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City Winery Roussanne 2009

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Variety: Roussanne
Vintage: 2009
Vineyard: Alder Spring Vineyard
Alcohol: 14.1 % vol
Volume: 750 ml
AVA: Mendocino, CA
Cases production: 50 cs bottled

Vineyard description: 100% Syrah from Alder Spring Vineyard , Emerole Pool block. Roussanne and Marsanne are the only white varieties used in Northern Rhône Valley.

Winemaking Info: 100% barrel fermented at low temperature with less stirring twice a month. All French oak, 20% new, 80% one and two years old barrel, mainly Francois Freres and Seguin Moreaux barrels.

Wine Description: From Mendocino this sophisticated, rich and powerful white wine is loaded with lush stone fruit and honeyed aromas. Ripe in the mouth with a hint of oak on the finish, it is reminiscent of quality St. Joseph.

Aging Capacity: 4 to 5 years.

Food Pairing: Truffled crab. BLT, Turkey with mole poblano sauce, pan seared halibut with frazzled leeks.

Buy the City Winery Roussanne 2009 here.

Alder Springs Vineyards

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City Winery has established relationships with a number of premium vineyards for the 2011 harvest. Here’s a look at one of our partners, Alder Springs Vineyards.

VARIETY: Syrah
LOCATION/REGION: Mendocino AVA, Mendocino County
CLONE: Divers clones over 3309 and 420a
TERROIR: Red Volcanic soil / gravel soils
OTHER INFO: VSP and Scott Henry Trellising
PRICE: $3,126 per barrel

DESCRIPTION: Owned by Stuart Bewley, the vineyard ranges up the eastern flank of the coastal range in Mendocino County. Stuart has pushed the limits of elevation and farming in the region, with most of his vineyards planted in truly tricky situations. This vineyard rambles up the mountain coastward, amongst outcroppings of rock and virgin redwood with varied soils. The blocks are tailored to the specific soil variations and aspects. Alder Springs is a very special vineyard.

WINE STYLE: Dense ruby/purple-color, full-bodied, sweet-textured and hedonistic, with notes of mocha, blueberries, blackberries, cherry liqueur, chocolate, and espresso.

Alder Springs Vineyards is City Winery’s sole supplier of Roussanne grapes for the 2011 harvest. Here are the key details for that variety:

VARIETY: Roussanne
LOCATION/REGION: Mendocino AVA, Mendocino County
CLONE: Clone 468
TERROIR: Red Volcanic soil / gravel soils
PRICE: $2,739 per barrel

DESCRIPTION: Owned by Stuart Bewley, the vineyard ranges up the eastern flank of the coastal range in Mendocino County. Stuart has pushed the limits of elevation and farming in the region, with most of his vineyards planted in truly tricky situations. This vineyard rambles up the mountain coastward, amongst outcroppings of rock and virgin redwood with varied soils. The blocks are tailored to the specific soil variations and aspects. Alder Springs is a very special vineyard.

WINE STYLE: Roussanne’s complex aromatics, lively acidity and depth show why it’s the white wine for red wine lovers.

City Winery also sources Cabernet Franc grapes from Alder Springs. Here are some key stats on that variety:

VARIETY: Cabernet Franc
LOCATION/REGION: Mendocino AVA, Mendocino County
CLONE: Clone 214 & 327
TERROIR: Red Volcanic soil / gravel soils
PRICE: $2,909 per barrel

DESCRIPTION: Owned by Stuart Bewley, the vineyard ranges up the eastern flank of the coastal range in Mendocino County. Stuart has pushed the limits of elevation and farming in the region, with most of his vineyards planted in truly tricky situations. This vineyard rambles up the mountain coastward, amongst outcroppings of rock and virgin redwood with varied soils. The blocks are tailored to the specific soil variations and aspects. Alder Springs is a very special vineyard.

WINE STYLE: This Cab Franc is incredibly rich, perfectly ripened and aimed to please those fans of this great grape. The fruit is dark, blackberries, cherries and blueberries and the tannins firm but very easy to love.