Forgeron Cellars, Roussanne, Columbia Valley 2006

Straw.

Bright apple/pear aromas, slightly spicy. No oak apparent, though there's a suggestion of barrel-fermented richness. Lees?

Flavors of perfectly ripe apple/pear with some mineral action too. Strong impression of acidity keeps fruit sweetness in check. Very nice. Reminds me of a really good Albarino. Nice length.

Day 3 - Very nice nut skin, lichee candy aromas add to the above fruit notes now. Understated, concentrated and long.

Pretty easy to drain this.

Alcohol 13.8% listed


Gift - $20?