King Estate Roussanne-Marsanne

4 bottles for $69.99 $17.50/bottle + $2/bottle shipping Case of 12 for $159.99 $13.33/bottle + $1/bottle shipping Tasting notes & discussion 12

Typically $32/bottle from King Estate Winery
Vintage 2018 from the Rogue Valley
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About King Estate Winery: “The King Estate story is woven into the history of Oregon wine, where winemaking is synonymous with discovery and sustainability. The last 30 years have been focused on innovation, craft, and a deep sense of respect for the land, the vines and the people who enjoy our wines. We have been establishing our traditions, one vintage at a time.”

Sun’s Out, Bud’s Out

TASTING NOTES: “The history of this classic blend of Roussanne and Marsanne is rooted in France’s Rhône Valley. Our blend comes from the warm climate of Oregon’s Rogue Valley. This rich and succulent wine is unique in its ability to showcase delicate flavors such as apricot and honeysuckle, yet it retains a full-bodied roundness that is complemented by balanced oak.”

“Roussanne, known for its spicy and acidic characteristics, is offset by Marsanne with its rich notes of stone fruit and honey. Vanilla bean, wildflower, nutmeg, orange marmalade and sweet oak are also detectable.” (AbV 14.5%)

VARIETALS: 64% Roussanne, 23% Marsanne, and 13% Viognier.

BARRELS: 7 months in French oak, 35% new.

PAIRS WITH: N/A

THAT REMINDS ME OF: Bud break.

What is bud break? Well it all starts when Winter’s cold starts to subside and Spring seems to be on the doorstep. On grape vines, buds had previously formed between the stem of the vine (the canes) and existing petioles (leaf stalks) prior to the Winter. Come Spring and warmer temperatures, a new green growth starts to break through the buds. This growth becomes a shoot, from which new leaves and eventually the grapes will grow.

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