Lillian California Roussanne 2015 Magnum

Grape: Roussanne
Vintage: 2015
Type: White

Sourced from high-pedigree Santa Barbara County vineyards, this white bottling highlights Maggie Harrison’s meticulous work with roussanne. Hand-harvested clusters are sorted by color at the press table, receiving staggered skin-contact times up to 20 hours based on ripeness. The fruit ferments and matures on fine lees in French oak barrels, building phenolic depth without heavy-handed cellar additions. Bottled in a 1.5-liter magnum, this cuvée captures a focused, age-worthy snapshot of California white winemaking.

It pours a deep gold color, opening with complex aromas of beeswax, honeycomb, white blossoms, and roasted macadamia nut. On the palate, a satiny, full-bodied frame balances ripe peach and clementine with a waxy, oily texture. A fine vein of natural acidity cuts through the broad core, maintaining lithe energy and balance across the mid-palate. Subtle notes of ginger and crushed stone add savory dimension. It finishes dry, long, and mineral-driven, leaving a persistent trace of citrus zest and hazelnut.