Quivira Wine Creek Ranch Rose 2019
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Immediately immerse yourself in the alluring classic salmon color, and first whiff of bright, pure, fresh red fruit. In the nose, aromas of crushed fresh strawberry are front-and-center from the Grenache base, followed by notes of pie cherry, pomegranate, and rhubarb. Flavors are intense and deep, echoing the nose and lingering in the long flavorful finish. The mouthfeel is smooth and round with mouthwatering, juicy acidity that lures you back for more. True sunshine in a bottle.
Blend: 55% Grenache, 17% Counoise, 14% Syrah, 7% Mourvèdre, 7% Petite Sirah
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Originating from a certified-organic estate, this blends 55% Grenache, 17% Counoise, 14% Syrah, 7% Mourvèdre and 7% Petite Sirah. Candied cherry, peach and herb accent a light, dry and fresh core of brightness that finishes in a twist of jalapeño.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2019 Rosé Wine Creek Ranch is a blend of 55% Grenache, 17% Counoise, 14% Syrah, 7% Mourvèdre and 7% Petite Sirah. This single-vineyard, certified-organic rosé has a pale to medium cherry-pink color and fresh, bright cantaloupe, tarragon, white peaches, stone and baker’s yeast aromas with floral hints. The palate is bright, fresh and appealingly fruity with a long, floral-laced finish. Lots of flavor bang for your buck with this rosé.
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COMMENTARY: The 2019 Quivira Vineyards Wine Creek Ranch Rosé nicely combines fruit and earth nuances. TASTING NOTES: This wine offers aromas and flavors of ripe strawberries and savory spice accents. Enjoy it with braised, mushroom-accented chicken over egg noodles. (Tasted: August 22, 2020, San Francisco, CA)
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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.
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 multifaceted and highly reputable sub-region of Sonoma, Dry Creek Valley is responsible for a wide range of wine styles—both red and white. One of the smallest AVAs in California, Dry Creek Valley has a winning combination of ideal geography and climate. Fertile, well-drained soils create concentrated varietal character while long, warm days, bookended by cool nights, allow grapes to reach full phenolic ripeness and balance. The warm and welcoming appellation is home to a number of family-owned vineyards and wineries that place a strong emphasis on sustainable farming practices.
Zinfandel reigns supreme here and still produces in a great number of very old vineyards—often 100 years old or older. These old vines create a powerful, voluptuous and sultry wine unlike those of any other region. Sauvignon Blanc, the valley’s signature white grape, also performs exceptionally well. Many other varieties grow comfortably here, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache and Syrah. Petite Sirah is often found in blends with Zinfandel.