2004 Pax Roussanne "Venus". North Coast, California. 14.8% alcohol.
$38. 152 cases made.
Slightly cloudy medium gold colored wine with aromas of honey, white
flowers, peach, and some glue and minerals. Nicely viscous with
sufficient acidity and very good length. Excessive alcohol peaks through
on the finish. 100% Roussanne (70% of which came from Bennett Valley)
that was raised in French oak (80% new) before being bottled unfined and
unfiltered. Drink now to 2008. 89 points.