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RoxyAnn 2009 Viognier (Rogue Valley)
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A gorgeous effort, awash in high-toned floral aromatics, sharply penetrating, and leading to a densely-packed palate of waxy fruit, honeyed spice, Meyer lemon, citrus and stone fruit. Rich, lush, concentrated and long—what more can you ask from a Viognier?
— P.G.
(6/1/2012)
RoxyAnn 2009 Roussanne (Rogue Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $20
A winner all the way. Estate grown, brilliant green/gold in color, bursting with luscious fruit flavors of lemon and apricot, lemon zest and more. A subtle streak of bee pollen (like dry honey) adds interest, and a tight, piercing spine with suggestions of citrus oil and pine needle keep the tongue wagging happily.
— P.G.
(12/1/2011)
RoxyAnn 2007 Viognier (Rogue Valley)
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Nice mix of citrus and tropical fruits in the nose, with a spicy burst on the palate. Bone dry, racy and yet still full-bodied, this excellent Viognier carries its tropical papaya flavors into a surprisingly creamy finish, laced with vanilla cream and butterscotch.
— P.G.
(7/1/2009)
RoxyAnn 2008 Syrah (Rogue Valley)
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A solid example of the variety, with complex red and black fruits mixing it up with additional grace notes of coffee, sweet spice, toast and licorice. It’s a balanced effort, with rather delicate tannins, and a finish that quits just a little early.
— P.G.
(6/1/2012)
RoxyAnn 2007 Pinot Gris (Rogue Valley)
- $17
Like biting right into a crisp Asian pear, this clean and brightly fruity wine accents the fresh flavors with just a hint of nutmeg and sweet spice.
— P.G.
(7/1/2009)
RoxyAnn 2006 Syrah (Rogue Valley)
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A ripe and pretty nose smells of blueberries and roasted coffee; more spices follow. Cinnamon, pepper, toast and mocha line up as the wine weaves across the palate. This is light and lively, nicely proportioned, and doesn’t try to make too much of the material.
— P.G.
(7/1/2009)
RoxyAnn 2006 Sky Hill Red Wine (Rogue Valley)
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A Rhône-style blend of 65% Syrah, 30% Grenache and 5% Viognier, this was aged entirely in neutral oak, to its benefit. The aromas burst from the glass with fresh ground pepper in the lead, and the Syrah and Grenache seem in perfect balance, each enhancing the other. Vibrant tart cranberry fruit is matched to juicy acids and that ravishing pepper. Pepper steak anyone?
— P.G.
(7/1/2009)
RoxyAnn 2005 Tempranillo (Rogue Valley)
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There’s no lack of color – this is almost impenetrably purple/black. Compact and floral, it opens slowly with nicely layered flavors of blue plum, black cherry, cassis and smoky earth. Tannins are polished and lead into a finish that tastes of black tea and clean, wet soil. Tails off rather quickly.
— P.G.
(7/1/2009)
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