Several people have recently suggested that Roussanne is a red-wine drinker’s white wine. At least one red-wine-only drinker shared that sentiment with me while sharing a glass of this very wine. Roussanne is a white grape native to the Southern Rhône Valley. The Santa Barbara climate gives this wine a beautiful blend of lime, tropical fruits, salinity, and floral notes without any one note taking the lead. White or red wine drinker, this wine is an excellent choice if you can get your hands on a bottle.
Clementine Carter, Santa Barbara County (California) Roussanne 2021
By Vince Simmon