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2023 Roussanne
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2023 Roussanne
Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Varietal
Roussanne
Appellation
Monterey
Vineyard
Hames Valley
Harvest Date
Nov 9, 2023
pH
3.58
Aging
100% stainless steel, 4 months
Bottling Date
Mar 13, 2024
Alcohol %
14.2
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SKU: 23SVIRS7EMONH22

The name Roussanne comes from the French “roux,” or russet, referring to the stunning red-gold color of the grapes at harvest. Roussanne is traditionally a blending grape in its native Rhône Valley but has the capacity to perform beautifully as a single varietal wine as well. Funny enough, many of the early plantings of Roussanne in California were later identified, in fact, as Viognier. While the varieties are quite complementary, they each have their own distinct personality and attributes. And while Roussanne is often relegated to being just a component of a blend, we believe this complex and cellar-worthy varietal deserves to be bottled on its own.

Our 2023 vintage is a classic Roussanne with aromas of citrus, green apple, stone fruit, and floral hawthorn notes. The soft, medium-bodied palate has a balanced acidity and rich, lingering fruit finish.

Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Varietal
Roussanne
Appellation
Monterey
Vineyard
Hames Valley
Harvest Date
Nov 9, 2023
pH
3.58
Aging
100% stainless steel, 4 months
Bottling Date
Mar 13, 2024
Alcohol %
14.2
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Wine Profile
Vineyard
The climate of our estate Hames Valley Vineyard provides an ideal home-away-from-home for our Rhône Valley grapes. The warm days and Mistral-like winds are familiar for the southern France varietals. Though Roussanne has a reputation for being temperamental in the vineyard, this special spot has consistently produced beautiful Roussanne that shines either in a blend or on its own.
Winemaking
The handpicked grapes were whole-cluster pressed and only the free run and lightly pressed juice were kept for fermentation. The juice was then cold settled to remove the excess pulp, which prevents the yeast from being stressed and allows for a clean fermentation. The juice was slowly fermented in stainless steel tanks at a cool 50°-55°F to enhance the fruit esters and preserve the varietal aromatics. The result is a distinctive, fruit-driven wine with a lovely balance of body and freshness.
Cases Produced
100% Roussanne