
Palate - While the floral nose may lead one down the "Viognier" path, this wine is clearly Roussanne. Look for influences of peach, golden delicious apples, and just enough acidity to stand up to foods. Light oak influence allows the wine's fruit to shine, as it should in a white wine. Pair with middle-weight dishes, particularly those with garlic and butter and herbs. The Winemaker Enough sycophantism. Can this nice guy make good wine??! Well, his peers thought so. Bob was the Winemaker of the year at the 2006 Hospice du Rhone event, and has probably thrown out more awards than most winemakers will ever see. But don't take my word for it - stop by his Solvang tasting room at Tastes of the Valleys and see for yourself. Dave Chambers, Wine Merchant
Tasting Notes
Nose - A surprisingly floral nose on this full-bodied wine, with echoing notes of nuts and parafin/lanolin/other "ins" that are markers for Roussanne.
Bob Lindquist is known as one of the nicest guys in the wine industry, which is saying something. This is an industry filled with all sorts of people, most of them wicked smart, many of them excellent cooks, and a more often than not, they're people you want to hang around with. The occasional S.O.B. is found, but easily passed over for more desirable company. And somewhere up towards the top of this stack sits Bob Lindquist.
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