Y Rousseau
Russian River Valley Tannat
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Weekly Wednesday Wine Committee lunch...always such a treat to attend. This week, Dan hosted. 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert wine. All blind as usual.
Tannat is getting on a hot streak in Napa...I’ve been fortunate to have a few from Y Rousseau and each has been fantastic. Brooding and inky...many Malbec guesses, but I couldn’t quite go there, nor could I go Petite Sirah. I was stumped. Gritty, blackberry pie, little bit of charcoal, tannic.
Weekly Wednesday Wine Committee lunch...always such a treat to attend. This week, Dan hosted. 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert wine. All blind as usual.
Tannat is getting on a hot streak in Napa...I’ve been fortunate to have a few from Y Rousseau and each has been fantastic. Brooding and inky...many Malbec guesses, but I couldn’t quite go there, nor could I go Petite Sirah. I was stumped. Gritty, blackberry pie, little bit of charcoal, tannic.
Phenomenal deep purple color. As someone said, this is as round and supple of a Tanat that can be found.
Phenomenal deep purple color. As someone said, this is as round and supple of a Tanat that can be found.
Sep 19th, 2015
As soft, smooth and round of a Tannat wine as you'll find. Very pleasure with loads of dark fruits and medium tannin.
As soft, smooth and round of a Tannat wine as you'll find. Very pleasure with loads of dark fruits and medium tannin.
May 2nd, 2015
Almost 100% tannat w a few sprinkles of cab merlot and syrah. Tasted with the winemaker. Dark brooding fruit, with earthy notes of wet leaves and pine sap. Herbaceous and big tannic structure, inky and a little meaty on the palate. Needs a steak.
Almost 100% tannat w a few sprinkles of cab merlot and syrah. Tasted with the winemaker. Dark brooding fruit, with earthy notes of wet leaves and pine sap. Herbaceous and big tannic structure, inky and a little meaty on the palate. Needs a steak.
Jun 5th, 2014
Master Sommelier & Educator
Tasted by the glass at Bounty hunter in napa with the BBQ platter beef broker and pulled pork
Tasted next to the New Tannat Garzon from Uruguay
Tasted by the glass at Bounty hunter in napa with the BBQ platter beef broker and pulled pork
Tasted next to the New Tannat Garzon from Uruguay
Last of about 3 of these killed tonight. Drinking beautifully. Nose of red cherry and tangerine. Wine poured with a reddish violet color into the glass, and was rather expressive right out of the glass. The wine entered with a majority note of red cherry, some floral notes, some dark chocolate. The middle is youthful yet well ripened fruit. Finishes strong, a little abrupt for me but not as much tannin as I was expecting with a tannat. Surprisingly rounded, but IMO this one is right in the wheelhouse right now and expressing very very well. Drink now through 2022.
Last of about 3 of these killed tonight. Drinking beautifully. Nose of red cherry and tangerine. Wine poured with a reddish violet color into the glass, and was rather expressive right out of the glass. The wine entered with a majority note of red cherry, some floral notes, some dark chocolate. The middle is youthful yet well ripened fruit. Finishes strong, a little abrupt for me but not as much tannin as I was expecting with a tannat. Surprisingly rounded, but IMO this one is right in the wheelhouse right now and expressing very very well. Drink now through 2022.
Mar 15th, 2018
I've been alone with you inside my mind
And in my dreams I've kissed your lips a thousand times
I sometimes see you pass outside my door
Hello, I think it's you I've always been looking for...
Deeply dry, slightly spicy and really tobacco-y on the finish. I wish I could quit you...
I've been alone with you inside my mind
And in my dreams I've kissed your lips a thousand times
I sometimes see you pass outside my door
Hello, I think it's you I've always been looking for...
Deeply dry, slightly spicy and really tobacco-y on the finish. I wish I could quit you...
Dry, round, with just enough fruit. Pairs well with steak tartare
Dry, round, with just enough fruit. Pairs well with steak tartare
Mar 4th, 2017