Site Wine Co. Roussanne 2014
- Winery: Site Wine Co.
- Vintage: 2014
- Type: White, Still, Dry
- Appellation: Santa Barbara County
- Farming: Organic
- Region: California
- Country: United States
- Product ID: 104912
- Blend: Roussanne
- Sub-Appellation: Stolpman Vineyards
- Size of Vineyard: 152 acres
- Bottles Produced: 1,200
- Maceration: 8 months
- Fermentation Vessel: demi-muids
- Fine Lees Contact: 8 months with frequent stirring
- Time of Aging: 8 months
About Site Wine Co.
Site makes wines that emphasize location and vintage. The winery sources fruit from just three highly regarded vineyards in Santa Barbara County: Bien Nacido Vineyards, Larner Vineyard, and Stolpman Vineyards. The mix of varietals—Roussanne, Viognier, Syrah and Grenache, complement a range of foods and are found at some of the greatest restaurants in the United States. Winemaker and owner, Jeremy Weintraub says “These sites promise wines that kindle our senses and intellect and leave a gut ...
Available Markets: New York, New JerseyTasting Notes
The 2014 Site Roussanne Stolpman Vineyards is a classic. Aromatically, it hints at brioche, honeysuckle, and orange blossom. The mouth is rich with a clean finish. 100% Roussanne. Fermented and aged for 8 months in one new and one neutral French oak demi-muid. Frequent lees stirring. Unfiltered. 100 cases made.
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