2005 The First Date Rhône Blend

The 2005 First Date made up of 75% Roussanne and 25% Marsanne is a sultry dance between these varietals that will leave you wanting for more. White wine is always served first, it sets the tone and emotions of the engagement. The first date is always a special time. It's the start of something special, your heart pounds; the spark of a new romance. You never know unless you go on that first date.

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Varietals:	75% Roussanne, 25% Marsanne
Appellation:	Roussanne - Santa Barbara County, Marsanne - Dry Creek
Alcohol:	14.6%
Comments:	I love it when a wine draws you in; you become infatuated with its honey, golden apricots and floral aromas. The textures and flavors of this wine take you in many directions from silky honeysuckle with just a dash of apricots, peaches and bees wax to almonds and exotic spices.
Reviews:	Robert M. Parker, Jr.’s The Wine Advocate: 90 points A blend of 75% Roussanne and 25% Marsanne, emphasizes fruit rather than wood. Rose petal, honeysuckle, and oily citrus aromas and flavors along with zesty underlying acidity and bold style characterize this beauty. Drink it over the next several years.
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