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2007 Epiphany – White Rhone Blend
Inspiration
Retail: $23.00 Wine Club $19.55
Tasting Notes:
 Close to 60% of this blend came from our Rodney’s Vineyard (36% Marsanne & 24% Viognier) and the balance was sourced from our Camp Four Vineyard (30% Roussanne & 10% Grenache Blanc).All of the white Rhones were immaculate when they arrived at the winery. We chose to barrel ferment the Grenache Blanc, Marsanne and Roussanne, a decision that imparts the rich texture and palate weight to the wine, while the Viognier was fermented in stainless steel to help retain freshness and aromatics in this wine.
The result is a wonderfully satisfying yet still delicate, balanced wine. You will find fresh, forward tropical fruit flavors and a slight honey character stemming from the Roussanne and Grenache Blanc alongside bright melon and peach flavors held together with a beam of acidity from the Viognier and Marsanne. Truly not a wine to miss!
Appellation: Santa Ynez Valley
Composition: 36% Marsanne, 30% Roussanne, 24% Viognier & 10% Grenache Blanc
Vineyard source: 45 % Camp Four Vineyard & 55% Rodney’'s Vineyard
Barrel aging: 10 months, Oak profile1/3rd new French Oak Burgundy Barrels
Alcohol: 14.7% alcohol by volume
Release date: October 1st, 2008
Cases made: 430 cases
Accolades
Steven Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar
87 Points
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