Lynfred Meals and Wines

[coming this month are two crazy salads: Goat Cheese & Beets Salad and Shredded Ribs with Arugula Salad!] The Rousanne is a blend of 85% Rousanne and 15% Sauvignon Blanc. The Rousanne grape finds its origins in the Rhone region of France where it is often blended with Marsanne or Viognier.  It is also used when creating the highly spoken of Hermitage.   While France is primarily known for its growing and production of Rousanne, Australia, Switzerland and California also grow and produce the grape. The Rousanne grape is known for being delicate, refined and highly aromatic. In the wine world, Rousanne is considered a female grape, and is delicate and refined. Rousanne is said to get its name from the light-brownish russet cast of its grapes.Rousanne (often spelled “Roussanne”) can produce delicate, refined wines and is best known for its use in the white wines of  Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Crozes-Hermitage, hermitage and Saint-Joseph. It’s also one of the four white grapes allowed in the red wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Since the 1950s, Rousanne has been steadily replaced by the more productive Marsanne which produces more full-bodied wines.The Rousanne grapes picked for this beautiful vintage came from Borra Vineyards in the Lodi region of California. The Lodi region is often referred to the ‘wine grape capital of the world.  The 2010 vintage of Rousanne was fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks to capture its natural fruitiness.Aroma:  Pretty tropical aromas with hints of ‘fresh from the farmer’s market’ peaches.Palate:  This light bodied white wine is crisp and clean! Pretty citrus and pineapple flavors with an inviting and acidic finish.Foods:  Yummy with goat cheese, shrimp pasta, fresh peas, chicken enchiladas and grilled peaches!

[coming this month are two crazy salads: Goat Cheese & Beets Salad and Shredded Ribs with Arugula Salad!]

The Rousanne is a blend of 85% Rousanne and 15% Sauvignon Blanc. The Rousanne grape finds its origins in the Rhone region of France where it is often blended with Marsanne or Viognier.  It is also used when creating the highly spoken of Hermitage.  

While France is primarily known for its growing and production of Rousanne, Australia, Switzerland and California also grow and produce the grape. The Rousanne grape is known for being delicate, refined and highly aromatic. In the wine world, Rousanne is considered a female grape, and is delicate and refined. Rousanne is said to get its name from the light-brownish russet cast of its grapes.

Rousanne (often spelled “Roussanne”) can produce delicate, refined wines and is best known for its use in the white wines of  Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Crozes-Hermitage, hermitage and Saint-Joseph. It’s also one of the four white grapes allowed in the red wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Since the 1950s, Rousanne has been steadily replaced by the more productive Marsanne which produces more full-bodied wines.

The Rousanne grapes picked for this beautiful vintage came from Borra Vineyards in the Lodi region of California. The Lodi region is often referred to the ‘wine grape capital of the world.  The 2010 vintage of Rousanne was fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks to capture its natural fruitiness.

Aroma:  Pretty tropical aromas with hints of ‘fresh from the farmer’s market’ peaches.

Palate:  This light bodied white wine is crisp and clean! Pretty citrus and pineapple flavors with an inviting and acidic finish.

Foods:  Yummy with goat cheese, shrimp pasta, fresh peas, chicken enchiladas and grilled peaches!