Very rich and ripe, this barrel-fermented blend of Roussanne and Grenache Blanc tastes almost as sweet as a dessert wine, with unctuous, glyceriney flavors of pineapple tart, lemon custard and vanilla fudge. But it’s technically dry, with fine acidity and a clean finish. A very good wine that will challenge sommeliers when it comes to food pairing. ——S.H.(3/1/2010)—— 88