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Roussanne, one of the six white Rhône grapes, is a relative newcomer to Washington
State. Orange and peach blossom aromas and flavors are characteristic of the
variety. This is our second vintage of Late Harvest Roussanne. It brings a basket
full of pears, a hint of coconut, and a dash of anise to cheeses or any light, creamy
dessert.
2003 was another very warm vintage in Washington State, much like ’98, ’00, ’01
and ’02. July and August were hot, and we anticipated an unusually early harvest.
Fortunately the weather cooled off in mid-September, allowing for more extended
hang time. The wines from this vintage will be lush and fruit-forward with slightly
higher alcohols, balanced by greater fruit intensity, tannins and excellent acidity.
A pioneer of Rhône varietals in Washington State, winemaker Doug McCrea
transforms grapes from the finest Yakima Valley, Red Mountain and Columbia
Valley vineyards into wines of extraordinary depth, balance, complexity and finesse.
Annual Production: 3400 cases of Syrah, Viognier, Grenache, Mourvedre,
Roussanne, and Counoise.
State. Orange and peach blossom aromas and flavors are characteristic of the
variety. This is our second vintage of Late Harvest Roussanne. It brings a basket
full of pears, a hint of coconut, and a dash of anise to cheeses or any light, creamy
dessert.
2003 was another very warm vintage in Washington State, much like ’98, ’00, ’01
and ’02. July and August were hot, and we anticipated an unusually early harvest.
Fortunately the weather cooled off in mid-September, allowing for more extended
hang time. The wines from this vintage will be lush and fruit-forward with slightly
higher alcohols, balanced by greater fruit intensity, tannins and excellent acidity.
A pioneer of Rhône varietals in Washington State, winemaker Doug McCrea
transforms grapes from the finest Yakima Valley, Red Mountain and Columbia
Valley vineyards into wines of extraordinary depth, balance, complexity and finesse.
Annual Production: 3400 cases of Syrah, Viognier, Grenache, Mourvedre,
Roussanne, and Counoise.