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Austin Hope Mer Soleil Vineyard Rousanne 2003
E-mail this item from WebWine.comAustin Hope Mer Soleil Vineyard Rousanne 2003 The Austin Hope Roussanne is a very unique wine. The wine is loaded with honey, hints of stone fruits and a distinct mineral backbone. The grapes are harvested from the famed Mer Soleil vineyard located in the Santa Lucia Highlands appellation. The vines are an old clone that can be traced directly to vines that originated in France. The yields are very low and the grapes are picked very late in the season, usually mid to late November. The grapes have a long hang time because this region, found in Monterey County, is very cool. The long hang time is responsible for the high sugars and also maintains a balance of high acid levels as well. This balance of sugar and acid is crucial and is the key factor in making a lush, well balanced wine. Wine Enthusiast Terrific wine, rich as sin, oozing honey, apricot, lemondrop and exotic quince and pineapple flavors. Yet great cleansing acidity gives it backbone. Finishes with a caramelized richness. Score: 92. —Steve Heimoff, November 15, 2006.All sizes are 750mL unless otherwise noted. |
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