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Holus Bolus Blanc Santa Maria Valley Roussanne

9.225 ratings
9.14 pro ratings
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Roussanne
Pork, Fish, Cream Sauces, Chili & Hot Spicy, Chicken, Pate, Shellfish, Veal, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster
Top Notes For
Lyn Farmer

There is a deceptively light richness about this wine - silky, full body but still very elegant. Good acidity for a rousanne with lemon zest, dry honey, quince and pear plus a lovely herbal quality that keeps it well balanced with both depth and finesse. It closes on a long finish with a saline mineral note.

There is a deceptively light richness about this wine - silky, full body but still very elegant. Good acidity for a rousanne with lemon zest, dry honey, quince and pear plus a lovely herbal quality that keeps it well balanced with both depth and finesse. It closes on a long finish with a saline mineral note.

Nov 24th, 2019
Geoff Labitzke

Tropical and profile. Papaya Mango. Surprising acidity.

Tropical and profile. Papaya Mango. Surprising acidity.

1 person found it helpfulJan 19th, 2015
Jessica Haar

Locally made wine from Elvino. A 2012 Roussanne

Locally made wine from Elvino. A 2012 Roussanne

1 person found it helpfulAug 10th, 2014
Fahara Zamorano

20% new French. Slight malo.

20% new French. Slight malo.

Jul 25th, 2014
Alexis Bendjouia

At Gjelina for Ilana's bach. Really delish. Easy to drink. A bit bubbly. Hint of vanilla. Yum

At Gjelina for Ilana's bach. Really delish. Easy to drink. A bit bubbly. Hint of vanilla. Yum

Oct 6th, 2017
Tai Krueger

Weighty richness on the palette with just the right amount of acidity. Quince and ripe red apple dominate with candied lemon zest, and a touch of wet stone minerality.

Weighty richness on the palette with just the right amount of acidity. Quince and ripe red apple dominate with candied lemon zest, and a touch of wet stone minerality.

Mar 3rd, 2017
Phil Kessling

2013,,, Black Sheep Finds, Holus-Bolus Santa Maria Valley, Roussane. A California Roussane. Waxy, stone fruit with an acidic backbone. Good stuff. Paired well with halibut but would sing with a roast chicken.

2013,,, Black Sheep Finds, Holus-Bolus Santa Maria Valley, Roussane. A California Roussane. Waxy, stone fruit with an acidic backbone. Good stuff. Paired well with halibut but would sing with a roast chicken.

Apr 21st, 2016
Nick Holmes

The bolus

The bolus

Dec 1st, 2013
Ryan ODonnell

Enjoyed at Stones Throw in San Francisco. Great floral nose, smooth creamy mouthfeel. Great wine!

Enjoyed at Stones Throw in San Francisco. Great floral nose, smooth creamy mouthfeel. Great wine!

Nov 10th, 2013
Erick O'Neil

Full bodied, floral, touch of sweetness

Full bodied, floral, touch of sweetness

Aug 23rd, 2013