Cowhorn 2011 Marsanne-Roussanne (Applegate Valley)

Country: US / Oregon
Variety: Marsanne-Roussanne
Winery: Cowhorn /

At just 12.6% alcohol, this might seem underripe for warm climate varieties, but it tastes perfectly full and nicely balanced. It’s tart and lemony, to be sure, and in fact makes a fine accompaniment to fresh-shucked oysters.