Winemaker Notes
Aromas of hibiscus flower tea, rose petal, lemon verbena, and strawberry-citrus sorbet. On the palate there are flavors of hibiscus flowers, rose hips, citrus zest, tart watermelon, and strawberry.
Pairs well with shrimp salad with mixed baby greens (basil-caper-shallot vinaigrette), arugula and goat cheese ravioli, and rosemary-prosciutto flatbread.
Professional Ratings
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Tasting Panel
Stunning from its chalky strawberry brilliance to its prom-dress pink hue, the blend of 51% Grenache, 24% Carignan, 14% Cinsault, 5% Mourvedre, 4% Counoise and 2% Syrah knocked me out when I tasted it at the winery's brand new, gorgeous tasting room atop Adelaida Mountain. The lemongrass-peach middle is an unexpected "ooooh" due to a strapping, searing minerality that keeps the mouth awake, but aware of greatness.
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.
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