2002 Tablas Creek Roussanne
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The 2002 Roussanne (1,000 cases) was aged in equal parts stainless steel and wood. An exotic perfume of sealing wax, melted butter, peaches, pineapples, rose petals, and orange skins is followed by a full-bodied white with superb delineation, and a long finish. A distinctive taste of anise can be found in this noble, complex, exotic white. This intense dry white is ideal to drink with seafood over the next 3-4 years. Tel. 805-237-1231; Fax 805-237-1314
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Aromas of vineyard peach, curry powder, smoke and nut skin. Fat and dense but also nutty and dry; perked up by some CO2 Hints at dried flowers but could use a bit more fruit. Ultimately offers more texture than flavor, like many Rhone Valley examples from this variety.