Vineyard Notes
The Grenache and Cinsault grapes used to craft this captivating Rosé were grown in the Landa (Grenache) and Donohue (Cinsault) vineyards, located in southeastern Sonoma Valley. While some Rosés are simply spin-offs of a red winegrape harvest, we intentionally set out to create this very special wine, selecting grape varieties found in the signature Rosés from the famed Tavel growing region in France’s Rhône river valley. To achieve this end, we monitored the grapes closely and harvested at a lower Brix to maintain a higher acidity than we normally would for a red wine.

Winemaking Notes
The fruit was hand-harvested early in the morning to make certain we captured the clearest possible juice. We picked at 22 ˚Brix to retain refreshing acidity. The grapes were hand-sorted and gently pressed, yielding stellar juice that was fermented slowly under cool conditions to preserve the bright fruit aromas. After fermentation, the wine was kept in stainless steel and did not undergo malolactic fermentation. The final blend is 60% Grenache and 40% Cinsault.

Tasting Notes
A delicious, yet dry Rosé, handcrafted from gently pressed Grenache and Cinsault. Its lovely bouquet evokes aromas of orange peel and tart plum, yielding to flavors of raspberry and honeydew on the palate. A food-friendly wine, perfect for summer picnics, backyard barbeques or repasts of spicy Asian or Thai cuisine!

Alcohol: 13.9%
Production: 39 cases
Availability: Wine Club or in our tasting room only.

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