Quivira Wine Creek Ranch Rose 2009
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We hand-selected Grenache clusters from the western side of our older vines and added a little spice with the addition of 10% Mourvedre. The fruit was destemmed and immediately pressed into a stainless steel tank where the native yeast did their little dance and transformed the juice into wine.
The result is a floral and fruit infused wine that is a pure joy to drink. Fully dry, but with a gentile nature that makes you want to invite it out on a summer picnic, you would be hard pressed to find a more gracious way to welcome a guest into your home than a cool glass of this charming rose upon their arrival.
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Sleek, crisp and vibrant, with strawberry blossom and spice aromas and crisp, layered flavors of watermelon and spicy vanilla. Drink now.
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Family owned since its founding in 1981, proprietors Pete and Terri Kight were drawn to the estate's natural beauty and unspoiled rural character. With 63 acres of vines planted at Wine Creek Ranch, and another 26 at two sites close by, today Quivira Vineyards is a leading producer of Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc and Rhône varieties, with a reputation for intentional winegrowing and a thoughtful commitment to organic farming.
Quivira’s environmental stewardship has been all-encompassing. Beginning in 1998, we partnered with conservation agencies in restoring Wine Creek and Dry Creek for their native Steelhead and Coho populations. We keep beehives to promote pollination of our garden’s genetically diverse produce varieties and raise animals to provide fertilization material. It is our philosophy that the vines are only as healthy as the entire ranch therefore we farm holistically and sustainably, and further our commitment with each vintage.
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