Barrel fermented with wild yeast in seasoned oak, Yangarra’s 2007 Rousanne reveals a lovely honeyed lemon and white peach nose with hints of orange blossom, toast and cream. Dry and medium bodied, it has a good concentration of stone fruit flavors and balanced medium-high acidity, finishing long and yeasty. Drinking now, it should keep to 2013. Importer: Sovereign Wine Imports, Santa Rosa, CA

Made in a rich, opulent style for near-term consumption, Yangarra’s Roussanne features exotic notes of toasted hazelnuts, bananas Foster and ripe pineapple. It’s full-bodied without being overly heavy, with a long finish redolent of tropical fruit and citrus.——J.C.(10/1/2008)—— 91