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Wine Details
Price:
$18.00 per bottle
Description:
Capturing the courageous and inspirational essence of Jessie, our Jessence Blanc is composed of 49% Viognier, 42% Roussanne and 9% Marsanne, sourced completely from Lodi's Ripken Vineyard, highly-regarded for award-winning Rhone varietals; expertly balanced with just the right amount of refreshing acidity to pair with most foods. More than any other wine we've made, this bottle of brilliant gold is completely dependent on temperature for its full expression. We suggest you cool the wine slightly to 60 degrees then observe a constant evolution as it slowly emerges from its chill, revealing wonderful changing layers of delicate, complex aromas of peach, apricot, golden apple, walnut and a touch of perfume, almost like a fine Sauternes. Never-oaked nectarine will fill you mouth, followed by a long finish of spicy almond with an alternating touch of grapefruit and lemon zest. Ah, pure bliss!
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Varietal Definition
Viognier:
The most acclaimed white wine grape from France's Rhône Valley, Viognier is a highly aromatic varietal, with a flavor profile that could include peach, apricot, nectarine, lichee, musk and flower blossom. The heady perfume of this varietal is one of its trademarks, although its flavors are sometimes problematic in matching with food. However, it does well with lobster, crab and moderately flavored fish. Use it as an apéritif as an alternative to Chardonnay. The "Rhône Rangers" in California have done an excellent job promoting this varietal.
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Roussanne:
Also known as Bergeron in the french Savoie region. Semi-classic grape grown in the Hermitage-Rhone and southern Cotes du Rhone region of France. Still occasionally incorporated into white wine blends, (e.g: with the Marsanne grape wine), because of its acidity and aroma but finding less and less favor.
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Marsanne:
White grape of the Northern Rhône and primary constituent of white Crozes-Hermitage and St.Joseph it is also a permitted blend for red Hermitage. It produces wines high in extract and alcohol with pronounced floral and almond characteristics. Often blended with the more refined Roussanne for a touch of elegance. Seen as a varietal in the Victoria region of Australia, notably Chateau Tahbilk.
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