Winemaker Notes
Delicate pinkish red. Aromas of cherry, pomegranate, dried cherries, plus a hint of cinnamon and minerals. Wild cherry and pomegranate fruit flavors. Velvety texture balanced by crisp acidity; highlights of cherry and earth in the midpalate and finish; and a long finish of slightly saline red fruit, minerals, and crisp acidity.
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: While many of the Rosé wines in the marketplace are solely made for sipping by the pool, some have other designs in how they are used. The Dashe Dry Rosé of Barbera is made for food service. The 2018 vintage is a top effort in this genre. TASTING NOTES: This wine is deep dark and full of plenty of personalities. Its aromas and flavors of ripe berries and a streak of minerality should pair it superbly with grilled chicken. (Tasted: March 24, 2019, San Francisco, CA)
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.
The vineyards just inland from the Sacramento River Delta, along the deep banks of the Sacramento River, comprise the Clarksburg AVA. The River Delta channels in cold air and fog from the Pacific Ocean creating a cooling effect in this area. Warm summer days quickly change to chilly evenings and make a great environment for grape growing. While a range of grape varieties grow here, Chenin blanc stands out the most, distinguishing itself in the appellation.
The Clarksburg Wine Growers and Vintners Association, made up of nearly 50 grower members and over a dozen wineries, has been working since the late 1980s to promote the high quality wine of its region.