Winemaker Notes
Anna’s white blend contrasts the crisp and aromatic accents of 4 of these, emphasizing the apple and citrus personality of Grenache Blanc. The goal here is balance, that pushpull between purity and richness, achieving a sustaining sense of flavor, the pleasure center. The finished wine has developed a cornucopia of flavors moving from crisp granny smith apple and tangerine to hints of pineapple and tropical fruits. Drink now through 2019.
Blend: 54% Grenache Blanc, 22% Viognier, 13% Picpoul Blanc, 11% Roussanne
Pair with: Jamaican grilled jerk chicken with mango chutney, Moqueca (Brazilian Fish Stew), Hawaiian Poke Bowl.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
An expert blend of white Rhône varieties, this mix of 54% Grenache Blanc, 22% Viognier, 13% Picpoul Blanc and 11% Roussanne balances richness with sharpness perfectly. Aromas of honey, tangerine, creamy lily, tuberose and lemon blossoms lead into a palate full of yellow melon, yellow apple, sea salt, honeydew and even mango, all hung on a tense structure.
Full-bodied and flavorful, white Rhône blends originate from France’s Rhône Valley. Today these blends are also becoming popular in other regions. Typically some combination of Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier form the basis of a white Rhône blend with varying degrees of flexibility depending on the exact appellation. Somm Secret—In the Northern Rhône, blends of Marsanne and Roussanne are common but the south retains more variety. Marsanne, Roussanne as well as Bourboulenc, Clairette, Picpoul and Ugni Blanc are typical.
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