Roussanne

Color	White
Vigor	Low
Budbreak	Late
Harvest	Late

Origin/History
Roussanne is often confused with Viognier, and many California vineyards planted Viognier in the late 1990's thinking it was Roussanne.

Wine
Provides golden color, excellent aging potencial, and tastes of honey, and honeysuckle fruit. It has rose and nutty aromatics, with a rich glycerin mouth feel and moderate acidity.

Clone Info Currently Available

VCR 15 (FPS 08)
PLANT: Late budbreak saves it from most spring frosts. Harvests in late to mid-cycle. Low vigor. Mildew and Botrytis sensitive. Small bunches and small berries. Needs some water. Best planted in close spacing. Production averages 2.5 to 3 tons/acre with average brix of 24 to 24.5 and ph 3.4 to 3.7.

WINE: Deep red color, aroma delicate and fruit flavored scent. It is adaptable for the production of good structure of aging.

TCVS A
PLANT: Late budbreak saves it from most spring frosts. Harvests in late to mid-cycle. Low vigor. Mildew and Botrytis sensitive. Small bunches and small berries. Needs some water. Best planted in close spacing. Production averages 2.5 to 3 tons/acre with average brix of 24 to 24.5 and ph 3.4 to 3.7.

WINE: Aromatic wines, floral and honey-like, with hints of apricot and wet stones. Good acidity. Produces a rich elegant wine with good aging potencial. Cellar treatment: Whole cluster pressing, 50% barrel fermentation, 50% tank fermentation. Native yeasts and malo.