Winemaker Notes
Stunning pale pink color with alluring aromas and flavors of fresh, ripe strawberries and notes of raspberry that are carried through on the palate with vibrant acidity and an elegant mouthfeel showcasing the quality of the fruit from their Estate Vineyard.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Watermelon and strawberry aromas make for a classic nose on this bottling. There's a citrus pith grip and snappy energy to the palate, which fades as the red-fruit flavors rise up.
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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.
Located between the Salinas River and the Santa Lucia Mountains, the San Bernabe AVA is within Monterey County.