First is a white grenache/rousanne blend (owned by Fess Parker in past). Talk about a cool seminar! Find your Mojo" at Hospices du Rhone 2011 in Paso Robles opens with "L.A. Woman" blasting from the speakers. Joe from Tensey talks about the importance of vineyard. We taste through the wines. When they planted 11.5 try the wine. Delicious!

the whites of the Hermitage were 100% Marsanne and some Rousanne blends. So far the Discover Rhone festivities have been a non-stop adventure of Master Classes, tastings, fabulous lunches and dinners, and evening events and parties. The 'easiest'' day wast he first, as there was only one fair. The second day was Hermitage.

Rhone, and presents us with tastes of several wines made from Viognier, Marsanne, and Rousanne. … so when you think of Portugal, you probably think of Port, yes? And it’s true, Port has been the signature drink of the country for decades. Yet in the last twenty years, still (and sparkling) wine from Lisbon has taken center stage.

More like rousanne or viogner or something like that. In case you're not familiar with Jenny & Francois , they import natural wines from all over France, from heavy hitters like Burgundy to unsung heroes like the Côtes de Duras (just northeast of Bordeaux, and considered Southwest France). Maybe it's just odd wine making.