- Native to Rhône region of France
- Unusual russet color when ripe
- Warm climates – rich wines – flavors of honey and pear, and full body
- Cool climates – floral and delicate, herbal tea
- Plantings in California, Texas, Washington and Australia, Crete, Tuscany, Spain
- Late ripening and poor yielding, susceptible to vine diseases
- Rounds out both white and red blends, makes then fuller and sweeter tasting, mellower
- Often blended with Marsanne and sometimes Viognier
- Can be a component of red Hermitage and Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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