Meh hope this was better in 14-16, the Grenache blanc and Marsanne don't play well together with age, Grenache Blanc oxidizes early and Marsanne has weight and texture, the two exaggerate each other and the Picpoul acid doesn't lift it enough. The faint reduction (nuttiness) just adds to the unpleasantness rather than make it "interesting" which I'm assuming was the intention...
Meh hope this was better in 14-16, the Grenache blanc and Marsanne don't play well together with age, Grenache Blanc oxidizes early and Marsanne has weight and texture, the two exaggerate each other and the Picpoul acid doesn't lift it enough. The faint reduction (nuttiness) just adds to the unpleasantness rather than make it "interesting" which I'm assuming was the intention...
Feb 1st, 2017
Easy to drink, not heavy, not sweet. Complex enough.
Easy to drink, not heavy, not sweet. Complex enough.
Aug 25th, 2016
53% Grenache Blanc, 40% Marsanne, 7% Picpoul. The GB & Picpoul are co-fermented & this is all Boushey Vineyard fruit. A racy, high acid White Rhone. Floral nose, bright pear & hazelnut palate. Nimble & lively. Delicious.
53% Grenache Blanc, 40% Marsanne, 7% Picpoul. The GB & Picpoul are co-fermented & this is all Boushey Vineyard fruit. A racy, high acid White Rhone. Floral nose, bright pear & hazelnut palate. Nimble & lively. Delicious.
Oct 15th, 2014
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
