Lillian Winery

California Roussanne

9.310 ratings
9.43 pro ratings
California, USA
Roussanne
Pork, Fish, Cream Sauces, Chili & Hot Spicy, Chicken, Pate, Shellfish, Veal, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster
Top Notes For
Neil Shah

I wasn't expecting cloves.

I wasn't expecting cloves.

1 person found it helpfulAug 1st, 2015
Liz Hale

Peach pits and limestone.

Peach pits and limestone.

Jul 22nd, 2016
John Jansma

This is just insane, get yourself some now!

This is just insane, get yourself some now!

Feb 17th, 2015
Jack Cranley, Backroads Wine Club & Cascadia Premium Wines

A profound and stunning white wine. A white wine to change the mind of a white wine skeptic.
For starters, the color is gorgeous - a rich golden hue with a subtle milkiness.
A veritable farmer's market on the nose that evolves wildly over time. Through the course of enjoying my glass, I experienced peach, apricot, orange blossoms, lemongrass, kaffir lime, cinnamon, clove, melon, sandalwood, ginger, galanga, and more that I can't put my finger on.
On the palate it is smooth and round. It offers a zip without being specifically "acidic." I'm having a hard time conceiving what kind of food this would go with, but that's okay because it is so delicious to just sit and drink.
The wood comes out on the finish. There's sort of a bitter melon aspect along with a faint oakiness.
Overall, just a beautiful, trance-inducing wine that is almost erotically charged. It evokes grace, elegance, seductiveness, and gives you the sense that you are experiencing something special. A winner!

A profound and stunning white wine. A white wine to change the mind of a white wine skeptic.
For starters, the color is gorgeous - a rich golden hue with a subtle milkiness.
A veritable farmer's market on the nose that evolves wildly over time. Through the course of enjoying my glass, I experienced peach, apricot, orange blossoms, lemongrass, kaffir lime, cinnamon, clove, melon, sandalwood, ginger, galanga, and more that I can't put my finger on.
On the palate it is smooth and round. It offers a zip without being specifically "acidic." I'm having a hard time conceiving what kind of food this would go with, but that's okay because it is so delicious to just sit and drink.
The wood comes out on the finish. There's sort of a bitter melon aspect along with a faint oakiness.
Overall, just a beautiful, trance-inducing wine that is almost erotically charged. It evokes grace, elegance, seductiveness, and gives you the sense that you are experiencing something special. A winner!

Apr 24th, 2016
Gros Ventre Cellars

Roussanne not cab. Oak still integrating but tasty nonetheless.

Roussanne not cab. Oak still integrating but tasty nonetheless.

Jan 3rd, 2016
Cameron Myhrvold

2012 Lillian Rousanne. This Oregon Rousanne from the Dundee Hills is amazing. A great wine. I would love to see how it ages.

2012 Lillian Rousanne. This Oregon Rousanne from the Dundee Hills is amazing. A great wine. I would love to see how it ages.

Jun 16th, 2015
scott watkins

Syrah

Syrah

Mar 2nd, 2015
Jens Lundqvist

Bartender/waiter/sommelier/ PA & Co

9.4

Jens had this 10 years ago

Jens had this 10 years ago

Jun 19th, 2015
Scott Hamilton

Scott had this 9 years ago

Scott had this 9 years ago

Sep 6th, 2015
Stanley Barrios

Stanley had this 10 years ago

Stanley had this 10 years ago

May 7th, 2015