WHERE RUBBER HITS THE VINE
Curtis 2005 Heritage Blanc, Santa Barbara, CA
Ever wonder where the rubber hits the vine? Well, Risqué would inform you that it is at the Curtis Winery, a smaller winery owned by the Firestone Vineyard. Yes, Firestone as the same Firestone that sells tires and the renowned Firestone Wines. The Curtis Winery has a narrower focus for Rhône style wines, which just so happen to be some of Risqué’s favorites. While imbibing at one of his regular wine jaunts with LUSHES at hand, Risqué was presented a glass of the 2005 Heritage Blanc (Viognier 68%, Roussanne 32%).
This light colored libation produces a nosegay of pink grapefruit, fresh bright green bay leaf and a tickle of dill weed. Caressing Risqué’s tongue were mouthfuls of honeysuckle, ripe fig, more grapefruity citrus all tied up with a nice toasty note.
A pleasurable experience was had by all, but the most amusing nuance was the scent of the cork…it smelled just like a big ol’ green Dill Pickle! Maybe it should be, “Where rubber hits the pickle”?
Alcohol: 15.6%
