Winemaker Notes
In the wonderful tradition of rosés found in Portugal, Spain, Italy and France, ourMourvèdre Rosé is perfect on its own, well-chilled. It shows pleasant aromas of fresh plums and passion fruit, and flows onto the palate with a light-body and layers of raspberry, watermelon and passion fruit. The finish has a notable, crisp freshness.
Blend: 76% Mourvedre, 19% Primitivo, 5% Zinfandel
Professional Ratings
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Tasting Panel
A unique burnt orange hue invites you to a nosing of ripe melon and taffy, with some basil for a savory intro. On the palate, juicy cantaloupe, peach, and mango come alive before the cinnamon-tinged finish. It’s bright and pretty, with loads of character and crisp acidity that makes it refreshing and food-friendly.
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.
A large Northern California appellation centered on the San Francisco Bay Area, the San Francisco Bay AVA falls within the larger Central Coast AVA. The smaller appellations of Livermore Valley, Pacheco Pass, San Ysidro District and Santa Clara Valley AVAs fall within the San Francisco Bay boundaries, and all produce high-quality Central Coast wines.