Marsanne
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TN : The Prickly Pear Viognier Marsanne 2009, d'Arenberg, McLaren Vale, Australia
Wine in Sweden &bull Jan 7, 2012
D'Arenberg was founded in 1912 by Joseph Osborn. Since 1984, Chester d'Arenberg Osborn has been running the winery and is also the winemaker. This wine was sealed with a screwcap. I am based in Sweden writing articles on Wine from… Full Story »
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Northern Rhone series 15, Dard et Ribo Karriere
Wine Anorak &bull Oct 2, 2011
Now this is something a bit different. It's a white Crozes Hermitage from old vine Marsanne on white clay soil. As with all the Dard & Ribo wines, it is made naturally, with no additions. For more on Dard &… Full Story »
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Northern Rhone series 12, Saint Peray time
Wine Anorak &bull Aug 22, 2011
Saint-Peray is a tiny appellation in the south of the northern Rhone, consisting of some 62 hectares of vines planted on granite overlaid by limestone, silt and loess soils. It's a white wine appellation, with the majority of the vines… Full Story »
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Les Deux Rives Corbieres Blanc
Cheap Wine Ratings &bull Aug 17, 2011
Last week we reviewed the Les Deux Rives Corbieres Rose, and staying with the "summer sippers with Rhone varietals" theme we're checking out the white wine from this brand, Les Deux Rives Corbieres Blanc. This comes from the same region… Full Story »
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Cline Marsanne Roussanne
Cheap Wine Ratings &bull Jul 7, 2011
I'm really excited by some of the wines coming out of Cline Cellars these days. They're producing a number of Rhone varietals in California to create unique and very affordable wines. The latest one I've tasted from them is this… Full Story »
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Northern Rhone series 1, Cave de Tain Hermitage Blanc Au Coeur des Siecles 2007
Wine Anorak &bull Jun 26, 2011
I have decided to start a short series of posts on the wines of the northern Rhone, a splendid and unique place for growing wine grapes. Not only is it the home of Syrah, but it also makes great whites,… Full Story »
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More than one way to skin a grape
Daily Wine News &bull Jun 7, 2011
I don't know whether Roussanne is a pretty grape in the flesh but it ain't always so pretty in the glass. The dominant flavour is pear, tasted with the skin left on, so it's not what you might call abundantly… Full Story »
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Schubert Pinot Noir Marions Vineyard 2007 | Wine Report - Tudo sobre vinhos
www.winereport.com.br &bull May 12, 2011Feito com clones de pinot de Pommard e de Able, este tinto e uma beleza. No nariz, muita fruta: cereja, framboesa, morango. Ainda um toque floral e evolucao para amendoas, cafe e chocolate. Na boca, mantem o carater frutado, com… Full Story »
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2008 Inniskillin Okanagan Vineyards Dark Horse Vineyard Dsicovery Series Marsanne Rousanne
www.nataliemaclean.com &bull May 10, 2011Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Banon, caraway, coquilles st. The grapes for this 2008 Marsanne Rousanne were hand harvested from… Full Story »
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Video: on the Hermitage hill
Wine Anorak &bull May 9, 2011
Here's a short film of the wonderful hill of Hermitage: a relatively small appellation of 123 hectares, of which 25 are white grapes (mainly Marsanne), the remainder Syrah. It's amazing t0 think that grapes have been grown on this hillside… Full Story »
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- Marsanne
- Syrah
- Appellation
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Exploring the Hermitage hill
Wine Anorak &bull May 5, 2011
Just back from an amazing mini-trip to the northern Rhone to visit Chapoutier, who are the largest vineyard holders in Hermitage, one of the world's great wine appellations. Hermitage is the home of Syrah, but also makes some fabulous white… Full Story »
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VinCellar - Maisonry Marsanne Stagecoach Vineyard White Wine 2008 Marsanne California Napa - VinCellar, powered by Vinfolio
vincellar.vinfolio.com &bull Apr 22, 2011Straw color. Aromas of crushed stone and mineral, lemon, lanoline. Medium body on the palate, muted melon notes, higher alcohol, low on acid for my tastes (I understand this to be common for marsanne). Waxy finish. I don't know the… Full Story »
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2007 Krupp Brothers Estates Marsanne Black Bart Stagecoach Vineyard, USA, California, Napa Valley - CellarTracker!
www.cellartracker.com &bull Apr 13, 2011California is one of the most diverse wine regions in the world, with almost 100 grape varieties grown in over 100 viticultural areas, including dozens of different microclimates and soil types, as well as a very individualistic set of winemakers,… Full Story »
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2008 Joseph Swan Vineyards Marsanne Saralee's Vineyard, USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley - CellarTracker!
www.cellartracker.com &bull Mar 7, 2011Tasted by gutt22 on 12/8/2010: 15.4% alcohol. Light yellow color. Pretty nose of stone fruit, ripe apple, and a touch of minerality. In the mouth, very ripe and round, with a juicy, red apple fruit profile. A viscous texture, with… Full Story »



