Black Sheep Finds - 'Holus Bolus' Roussanne Blanc 2023
Price: $37.99
| Producer | Black Sheep Finds |
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| Country | California |
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| Region | Santa Barabara County |
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| Subregion | Santa Maria Valley |
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| Varietal | Roussanne |
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| Vintage | 2023 |
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| Sku | 36032 |
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Black Sheep Finds Description
Holus Bolus Blanc is made entirely from Roussanne grapes grown at Bien Nacido, a biodynamically farmed vineyard in Santa Maria Valley. It was planted in 2000 with budwood originally sourced from Château de Beaucastel in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The soils are made up of Los Osos clay-loam from weathered sandstone and shale.
Amy and Peter always pick their grapes before everybody else. They are immediately pressed; the juice is chilled and settled overnight before being placed in barrels for fermentation with indigenous yeasts. The wine underwent only partial malolactic, to help preserve its natural freshness and acidity. Aged for 11 months in both an unlined concrete tank and 2 year old French oak barrels. Golden yellow color with aromas of herbal tea and yellow apples. There is bright acidity giving way to excellent length and texture. Enjoy now and over the next 6-8 years. 13.2% alcohol. Vegan. 200 cases produced.
