Aged in both barrel and tank, the full-throttle 2003 Roussanne’s crisp underlying acidity buttresses its big, honeyed style. There are abundant quantities of waxy tropical fruit notes, but little wood influence is noticeable. This wine should be consumed with strongly flavored poultry or fish dishes over the next 2-3 years. Tel. 805-237-1231; Fax 805-237-1314

With powerful flavors of peaches, papayas, vanilla honey and spice, this fruit-forward wine is nicely dry and complex, but a little heavy. Would benefit from more acidity. ——S.H.(10/1/2005)—— 86