2008 Château Fortia Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc $33

This Southern Rhone wine is made from 100% Roussanne and is pretty amazing for the price. Almost gold in color it reminds me of a young Sauterne. Great tree-fruit that pulls from the light peach of sides and with a pretty smooth finish. I know I bitch a lot about prices of wines but in this case I’d be happy to crack this open for some guest or maybe it cause I'm tired of see the wine prices on Washington wines from pretentious wine makers.