Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Brooklyn, NY: Vinegar Hill House (October 2, 2009)

2005 Hautes Terres De Comberousse Roucaillat Blanc
Small domaine run by a Paul Reder who is producing one of the most interesting white wines of the region. This exuberent yet serious white has a distinct profile, driven by the harsh conditions of stony, sparse soil and strong sea breezes from the Mediterranean. The bouquet reveals nuances of white flower and candle wax and is somewhat reminiscent of a dry chenin blanc. Hints of fennel and orange peel keep this white bright and clean. Delicious and unusual.
50% Roussanne, 30% Rolle and 20% Grenache Blanc

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