Truchard Roussanne Botrytis

Honey and a little spice. It’s a bit past its prime and that’s my fault. Still good but it’s turning. There was a hint of bitterness which should not have been there. If you have it drink it soon. It wa great after Thanksgiving dinner. So maybe for Christmas dessert.

Excellent dessert wine. The site recommends drinking by 2014 but that is clearly wrong. I’m not sure how much longer it’ll last (I still have one left), but it was excellent in Jan 2018. Rich, almost thick. Honey, clove. Good winter flavors.

An eclectic mix of nice wines with friends (Pine Lake Trout Club) : This was a fun way to end the night. We had too much wine, so just a sip was good. Light golden in color. The nose is nice with honey, wax and peaches. On the palate, this is sweet but also a burnt note to it (burnt sugar?). Viscous. A little goes a long way, but I enjoyed it. Fun way to finish.

PnP slightly chilled. Clear, med straw color. Botrytis nose. Light to med body, not overly sweet, Botrytis attributes, pear, burnt carmel musty, barnyard, forest floor. Shorter finish than I like. Nothing off, a bit thin and uninspiring. Nothing off. Gift. From .375

California Sweet Wines (Meadowood, St. Helena, California) : From 375 ml - light golden yellow color; appealing, ripe apricot, baked apricot, lifted nose; juicy, baked apricot, powdered sugar palate; medium-plus finish

A bit simple