A wine that needed lots of air to show its potential, the 2010 Roussanne Bien Nacido Hillside Estate is 100% Roussanne that saw all neutral oak. Still very tight and angular, with loads of mineral, honey blossom, lavender, vanilla bean and hints of green apple, it has solid concentration and loads of acidity on the palate. It will need 3-4 years of bottle age to become drinkable and age beautifully. Drink 2017-2025.
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