2001 Sine Qua Non Rien Ne Va Plus Roussanne California

Pale-medium gold. Exotic peach and pineapple on the nose, with a strong charred oak component. Rich, ripe, exotic and adamantly dry, with complex flavors of peach, apricot, honey, clove and ginger, along with a waxy nuance and a suggestion of white raisin. Can't quite match the Whisperin' wine for definition and freshness of fruit, and shows some warmth on the back end, but this is impressively mouthfilling.