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Composition: 47% Roussanne, 19% Picpoul Blanc, 19% Grenasche Blanc, 15% Marsanne
Harvest Dates: Roussanne Block 39 - 9/24/09, Picpoul Blanc Block 34B 9/22/09, Grenache Blanc Block 34A - 9/23/09, Marsanne Block 38 - 9/16/09
Fermentation: 50% in stainless steel tank and 50% in neutral oak barrels
Barrel Aging: 5 months in French oak barrels, 10% new, 90% neutral
Bottled: 02-18-2010
Production: 225 cases (750ml)
Alcohol: 14%
Total acidity: .63 grams per 100 ml
pH: 3.59
Winemaker’s Notes:

A dead ringer for a classic Southern Rhône Valley white, our estate blend of Roussanne, Marsanne, Grenache Blanc and Picpoul offers a beautifully complex bouquet of white flowers, ripe peach, honey and toasted hazelnuts. Big and rich on the palate, its mouth-coating honey, peach cobbler and lemon-lime flavors segue into a long, toasty finish enlivened by brisk acidity, zesty spice tones and a refreshing minerality. Delicious to sip on its own, this unique wine is also a wonderful complement to paté, rich seafood and poultry dishes, and creamy, soft-ripening cheeses. Enjoy it over the next 2-3 years.

PDF version: 2009 Côtes de Paso Blanc

 

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