Whidbey Island Winery
Roussanne · Yakima Valley, US
From public reviewers
23reviews
88median pts
$17median price
Co-fermented with 20% Viognier, this fresh and lively Roussanne is a standout in the lineup of new releases from Whidbey Island. Mix of citrus rind, mineral, wet stone and plenty of lime. || Here is a good value effort, smoky, chewy and dense, with strong flavors but solid Merlot varietal character. There is unusual smokiness in the wine—presumably from barrel toast—but enough ripe fruit to offset that and the substantial tannins. The spicy finish suggests American oak barrels were used. || This succeeds where many…
Source: Wine Enthusiast
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