One of the better Roussannes out there, this is dry with balanced acidity, showing a creamy mouthfeel, plus complex citrus, butterscotch, mineral and spice flavors. It has many food-pairing possibilities. — (2/1/2013) —90

Tastes like sugared orange and apricot juice, with a bizarre hit of acidity. Lacks dryness and breed, especially at this price.——S.H.(5/1/2011)—— 82

The fairly-priced 2005 Roussanne is a sleeper of the vintage. It reveals excellent notes of marmalade, white currants, citrus oil, and spring flowers. With loads of fruit, medium to full body, and good depth as well as length, it can be enjoyed over the next 2-3 years.Also tasted: 2004 The Crossroad Grenache/Syrah.Tel. (805) 686-8999

Flowery as well as earthy is the slightly tannic, but character-filled 2004 Roussanne. It cuts a big impression in the mouth, but is also disjointed. It should be drunk over the next year. Tel. (805) 239-0020

Tremendous in fruit, just explodes with apricots, peaches, even bananas, and all sorts of summery wildflowers. There’s a butteriness that’s probably from oak, and the wine is soft in acids, almost too soft. ——S.H.(10/1/2005)—— 84