I loved this white Rhone blend while dining at Rosie’s. It’s 50 percent Marsanne and 50 percent Viognier, and so versatile it paired well with each dish I tried. Citrus flavors harmonize with notes of nectarines, peaches, pineapple, and honey in this beautifully balanced white Rhone. Rich and creamy with hints of minerality, it’s irresistible on its own. It’s also ideal with roast poultry, including duck, or charcuterie and cheese. Grown in Monterey County vineyards, including the famed Mer Soleil Vineyard, it’s a white that will age well, if you can actually manage to cellar a bottle or two. Available at Treana’s tasting room on Live Oak Road in Paso Robles, it’s $23 retail.
This article appears in May 26 – Jun 2, 2011.