Yelland & Papps Devote Roussanne 2012

Right. So you don't like Chardonnay? Too much of that woody thing? Ok. Have you tried Roussanne? It's time you did and you need to get hold of this.

This is the business.

What is so appealing about this wine is the texture. Sure, it is barrel fermented, but you are not bashed over the head with a lump of timber. Some nougat, lemony and nutty aromas, stonefruit type flavours fill out the palate beautifully. The fruit is laid on thick and the use of new and old French oak has imparted a delicate softness, and damn, it is so easy to drink. A finish that appears to linger forever, your glass will be empty in no time.

Only 1600 bottles produced, this is an impressive wine.

Who: Yelland & Papps http://www.yellandandpapps.com/
What: Roussanne (13% alc)
Where: Barossa
When: 2012
How: $35

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