Winemaker Notes
Very light ballet slipper pink with just a dash of pink. Very pronounced strawberry and tangerine aromas with floral notes, hints of passion fruit and orange blossom. Not shy at all right after bottling. Dry, crisp and dancing on the palate. Just right fruitiness and framboise flavors that include subtle rhubarb, sweet tarts, and a dry savory finish. The fruitiness is balanced with a touch of mouth- watering acidity and plenty of verve.
Blend: 90% Grenache, 5% Mourvèdre, 2% Counoise, 2% Cinsault, 1% Syrah
Professional Ratings
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Vinous
The 2024 Rosé Riviera is flashy and tropical, certainly not shy on flavor or energy. Tropical fruit and citrus overtones lengthen the finish, wrapped up in some grippy phenolics that would make this feel very much at home on the dinner table.
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Wine Enthusiast
Strawberry and watermelon aromas are cut by a chalky edge on the nose of this Grenache-based rosé. The palate's texture runs from chalky to leathery, giving tension to the rounded berry and cantaloupe flavors.
Whether it’s playful and fun or savory and serious, most rosé today is not your grandmother’s White Zinfandel, though that category remains strong. Pink wine has recently become quite trendy, and this time around it’s commonly quite dry. Since the pigment in red wines comes from keeping fermenting juice in contact with the grape skins for an extended period, it follows that a pink wine can be made using just a brief period of skin contact—usually just a couple of days. The resulting color depends on grape variety and winemaking style, ranging from pale salmon to deep magenta.
With a dry and mild climate cooled significantly by moist ocean fog and breezes, Santa Barbara County is a grape-grower’s dream. Part of the larger Central Coast appellation, Santa Barbara is home to Santa Maria Valley and Santa Ynez Valley. The conditions here provide an opportunity for nearly effortless production of high-quality cool-climate Central Coast wines. This is also the site of the 2004 film Sideways, which caused Pinot Noir’s popularity to skyrocket and brought new acclaim to the region.
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are the stars of Santa Barbara, producing wines marked by racy acidity. Crisp Sauvignon Blanc and savory Syrah are also important. The region is home to many young and enthusiastic winemakers eager to experiment with less common varieties including Chenin Blanc, Grüner Veltliner, Trousseau Gris, Gamay and Cabernet Franc, making it an exciting area to watch.