73% Grenache Blanc, 27% Roussanne A new Pape Star is born. In Hollywood when a movie is a big hit you can count the days until the sequel is in the works. This is finally the case with the new Pape Star Blonde, a new take on the wildly popular Pape Star Rhone blend. This wine again follows the lead of the Southern Rhone icon, Chateauneuf du Pape, featuring Grenache in the staring role. In addition to the white Grenache, Roussanne is added to give the wine extra depth and richness. Unlike in France, where white Rhones can often be oily and brooding, the cool coastal breezes of Santa Barbara keep the wine crisp and balanced. This allows the new Pape Star Blonde to shine with a wide array of foods from roast poultry to shellfish and seafood.