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Australian White Blends > Rousanne Viognier
This Australian white blend which combines Roussanne and Viognier gives the ...Roussanne which is also a Rhone grape, a high level of acidity and a very distinctive aroma of fine herb tea. It is capable of making fine wines as a varietal which, due to the high acidity, age well in the bottle. It is, however, more usually blended, especially with the Marsanne, in which combination it contributes acide to complement the Marsanne's body. Yeringberg, which has been producing wines since 1863 in the Yarra Valley, produces a Marsanne- Roussanne blend.
However when Roussanne is blended with the Viognier varietal grape provide the blend with a discreet and oily texture of pleasant softness and weight. There are creamy aromas and just a faint hint of dried apricot. It can have a hint of exotic spice, potpourri, and dried ginger - like aromas that are very seductive.
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