CONTRARIAN
Winemaker Matt Trevisan swore he would never make a white wine. Contrary to that, the summer heat of Paso Robles begged him for a refreshing wine to consume during the day. Our white blend was born in 2002 and from there evolved to an interesting blend utilizing Estate grenache blanc and picpoul blanc.
2016
47% Grenache blanc, 37% Viognier, 16% Picpoul blanc
A beautifully balanced blend of Grenache Blanc, Viognier and Picpoul Blanc, this wine delivers on a full, creamy mouthfeel with a juicy and vibrant finish. Aromatics of white peach, lemons, wet cement and jasmine create an engaging and powerful nose. On the palate, richer notes of honeysuckle and Asian pear intermingle with citrus and brine to create a full-bodied, yet fresh flavor. The finish is bright and tropical, leading to lingering fruit, floral notes and an intense desire for another sip. Pairs beautifully with scallops, spicy Thai shrimp, creamy cheeses and sunsets.
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2015
65% Grenache blanc, 35% Picpoul blanc
Contrarian, is a blend of Grenache Blanc and Picpoul Blanc. A zesty blend, skin soaked and basket pressed together. Hints of melon, lemon, kumquat and granite. An awesome food wine and a great way to kick off your night.
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2014
70% Grenache blanc, 30% Picpoul blanc
The 2014 vintage begs for summer afternoons with notes of green apples, pears and lemon zest. Comprised of Estate Grenache Blanc and Estate Picpoul Blanc, these stellar varietals work together to create a balanced, refreshing and quaffable wine. With summer just around the corner and mild spring temperatures here in Paso Robles, we want to take advantage of this shipping window to offer you 2014 Contrarian.
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2013
57% Grenache blanc, 20% Picpoul blanc, 14% Viognier, 9% Roussanne
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2012
57% Grenache blanc, 27% Picpoul blanc, 16% Viognier
Contrary to popular belief, Linne Calodo produces a crisp, multidimensional white wine. Grenache blanc lends a rich mouth feel, picpoul blanc offers acidity and viognier rounds the blend out with notes of honeysuckle.
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2011
70% Grenache blanc, 30% Picpoul blanc
Dominated by Grenache Blanc, lending a full mouth feel and herbacesiousness to a blend, then complemented by Picpoul Blanc, offering a bit of lemon zest. Contrarian pairs well with herb roasted chicken or seared seafood with butter-based sauces.
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2010
68% Grenache blanc, 17% Picpoul blanc, 15% Viognier
Contrarian is a great summer wine, perfect for your deck during the late afternoon. The grenache blanc brings hints of citrus fruits; grapefruits, lemon wedge dominate. The addition of picpoul blanc adds a zesty twist of lime. The viognier lends a balanced combination of peaches and pineapples on the nose and palate rounding it out with a creamy vanilla finish. Together, these varietals in this unfined and unfiltered blend create a savory blend ready to drink now or through 2016.
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2009
62% Viognier, 18% Roussanne, 12% Grenache blanc, 8% Picpoul blanc
Tangy, rich, floral. The 2009 Contrarian smells like spring flowers and fruits: apple blossom and honeysuckle, lychee nut and white peach all mingle with hints of flint and slate, macadamias and cashews. Upon tasting, the most endearing characteristic is its mouth-coating, creamy, glycerin-like texture. Flavors of green apple and lemon pound cake jump out front and are complimented by a finish that once again showcases a limestone minerality and honeyed nuttiness. With crisp acidity and medium body, this wine promises to hold its own as a glass by itself but would be complemented by acidic cheeses (goat's milk!), stone fruits or fresh shellfish.
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2006
68% Roussanne, 32% Viognier
The grapes were destemmed and then skin soaked for 24 hours. Pressed in two ton basket presses directly into barrel, the wine undergoes 100% malolactic conversion and is stirred on lees in 100% neutral oak casks. Blended two months prior to bottling, I think you will find this wine is ready to consume now or you can lay it down for a couple years.
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2005
64% Roussanne, 36% Viognier
This wine has a great minerality and tannin structure from a brief 24 hour skin soak. Pressed in two ton basket presses and fermented in neutral French oak barrels. The wine retains its heritage with the soils and climate of the west side of Paso Robles. The roussanne and viognier were blended three months prior to bottling for completion of malolactic fermentation and the wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered.
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2004
62% Roussanne, 38% Viognier
If you only like red wines, this is the white wine for you. 62% roussanne (one of the great Rhône varietals), 38% viognier (the other great Rhône varietal). There are other great varietals, but not in this wine. Aromas of honey dew melon, hints of anise and the mouth texture of a red wine. What more could you ask for?
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