Wine of the Evening: Perissos Vineyards Roussanne Like a dry white wine? Maybe a Chardonnay, but perplexed what to get that grows well in Texas? My recommendation is to give it a go with Perissos Vineyards Roussanne. I did. Last night I paired the Perissos Vineyards Roussanne with an (...) Houston…Get Ready for a Treat! McPherson Cellars Roussanne (Texas) 2010 I just found out that Houston (and maybe other locales that have access to Spec’s Stores) has a Texas wine treat in store for its resident wine consumers. Spec’s has announced that it will carry McPherson Cellars, Roussanne, (...) The somm says… This blend is a typical white wine blend found in and around the small villages in the south of France. It’s a food friendly, medium-bodied Roussanne & Grenache Blanc (RGB) blend, which offers versatility—perfect for summer sipping or pair it with your favorite delicate white (...) Production of the Roussanne varietal from the Central Coast has a couple of decades of popularity and these wines just keep getting better. When the winemaker understands what he is working with (Clay Brock certainly does) this varietal can reach a quality of magical proportions. The aromas of (...) I’m really excited by some of the wines coming out of Cline Cellars these days. They’re producing a number of Rhone varietals in California to create unique and very affordable wines. The latest one I’ve tasted from them is this Marsanne Roussanne. If you’re not a regular consumer of Rhone (...) [Cheap Wine Ratings - Good Value Makes Wine Taste Better] Here's a little film I took the other morning in our Roussanne vineyard. Lot's of work to do at this time of year, luckily we only have a few vineyards with wires to drop. The rest are "en gobelet" or... This unique wine had lots of character but may not be everybody's cup of tea. It's a blend of 25% Grenache Blanc, 25% Roussanne, 25% Clairette, and 25% Bourboulenc. Bright but deep-hued brassy gold. Rich aromas of ripe pear and sweet marzipan, along with a stony minerality. Initially round and (...) [Blue State Carpetbagger's Red State Wine Blog ] |
