Great opportunity to try some wines from Lauren Ashton Cellars prior to release. First up is the Roussanne which comes from the Dineen Family Vineyard in the Columbia Valley. Clear and bright pale yellow. A little tight to start off with on the nose, some light hints of something cheesy and smokey. Opened up in the glass with some pears, citrus and white floral aromas. Savory start on the palate with lots of wet stones in the finish. After a few hours it became even smoother with some citrus and stone fruits. Moderate acidity (6/10) and full bodied. Beautifully complex bottling with a long and lingering finish. Great Roussanne, terrific value and definitely recommended. Drink till 2023. — 9 years ago
Eucalyptus, violets, creamy moth feel, oak — 10 years ago
Good citrus and stone (slate?) flavors. Just enough sweetness to balance out the minerality. — 9 years ago
Great balanced, fruity wine, reminds me of my first trip to France.. Not sure why, but no other wine has come that close. Love it! — 9 years ago
The nose hints of oak with a smokey creamy palate. Not getting the tropical floral notes usually associated with Viognier — 10 years ago
2007- plenty of acid still — 9 years ago
Wonderful mouth even shortly after uncorked. I love cab francs and this is one of the better I have enjoyed. We bought at the historic White House in Hood River OR. Grapes from Dineen Vineyards Zillah, WA — 10 years ago
My favorite white wine! Perfect for warm summer evenings. — 10 years ago
Seriously the best cab I've ever had. — 11 years ago
Karen Snepp
Aka Côt. Fruitful flavor. I drink more white than red, so I enjoyed the lighter style of this red — 8 years ago