Alta Marfa, Texas Hill Country AVA (Texas) Roussanne 2021

 The wine’s deep golden orange color signals extended skin contact.  In fact, the destemmed and crushed Roussanne grapes spent two weeks in a polyethylene egg fermenter.  The new wine was pressed and aged for 18 months, half in stainless steel tanks, half oak barrels.  The result is a dry, medium-bodied wine with savory peach, apple aromas and flavors with light notes of toasted nuts.  It is well balanced with acidity.  The tannins from the skins add a chewy texture similar to a red wine.  Serve it with a pork tenderloin or grilled Haloumi cheese.