Y Rousseau Old Vines Colombard (Russian River Valley)

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Tipo

Other

Uva

Colombard

País

United States

Região

Russian River Valley · Sonoma

Denominação

Russian River Valley

Corpo

full

Acidez

high

Doçura

dry

Safras avaliadas

• 201690 pts

  Waxy pear flavors ride a lush texture of supportive acidity in this rare white from dry-farmed vines planted more than four decades ago. Food-friendly and light on its feet, it's the perfect picnic wine, ready for charcuterie and cheese.

• 201590 pts

  This producer remains committed to showcasing this rare variety, making this 100% version of it from 40-plus-year-old dry-farmed vines. He lets the grapes hang out sur lie for five months in mostly stainless steel, with a small amount of neutral French oak. The result presents a…

• 201490 pts

  Tart, clean and inviting, this rare find, from old vines no less, is a testament to what once was in the county, a long-gone variety that can clearly still shine. Savory and briny, this wine sings in aromatics of apple blossom and grapefruit peel, remaining crisp and light. Enjo…

• 201388 pts

  That 40-year-old Colombard even exists in the Russian River Valley is quite remarkable and so it's a worthy exercise to taste this wine for the sake of history and diversity alone. Happily it's also quite fresh in pineapple, pear and exotic lemongrass, textured throughout, dry a…

• 201188 pts

  This wine is strong in acidity and green, mouthwatering gooseberry flavors. It's so dry, your palate seeks out whatever fruity relief it can find, which comes in the form of limes, green apples and a squirt of honey. Very clean and elegant.

• 201087 pts

  Sweet and sour acidity marks this dry wine, made from a variety that's been out of fashion for decades. With just a touch of oak, its tart tangerine, citron, lemongrass and mineral flavors star. Drink as an offbeat, low-alcohol alternative to Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio.

• 200987 pts

  Tastes grapey, with green table grape, pineapple, vanilla and spice flavors, and the finish is totally dry and crisp. It's a good, rich, savory wine, rather like a Pinot Gris, at a good price.