Cultivar Rose 2018
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James
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What says Spring better than a glass of Rosé? This year Syrah + Grenache make up our Rosé. Beautiful pale rose color, floral aromatic crisp on the palate with strawberry and cherry notes.
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James Suckling
Rather shy on the nose with notes of sliced apples, red currants and crushed stones. Quite a light rosé with a short yet flavorful finish. Tight and pretty. Pinot noir. Drink now.
Cultivar Wines was started by Jody Harris, and Gingy Harris Gable, founders of Caspar Estate Wines. The Estate is a 25 acre property located above the Napa Valley in the Rutherford Appellation. It has been family owned and operated since 1960, practicing organic and sustainable farming techniques to preserve, protect and maintain the environment. The property, which now contains fruit trees, over 800 Mission olive trees and about a quarter million honey bees, is an ideal setting for growing grapes, too. About 13 acres of vineyards were planted for Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot grapes. Caspar Estate wines express the unique terroir of the land, with firm tannins, fresh acidity, and remarkable structure. With 400-500 cases produced annually, Caspar Estate wine is offered by Allocation only. Click here to learn more.
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