Winemaker Notes
A shimmering rosé for all seasons - this organically-farmed, whole-cluster-pressed, Vin Gris of Pinot Noir intrigues with its delicate pale salmon color - a reflection of the long, cool growing season of 2023. The wine is a pure, vibrant and well crafted beverage with flavors and aromas of pear, of jasmine, red berries and white peach contrasted with alluring notes of juicy winter citrus-like blood orange and mandarin for a crisp and clean impression. Floral notes of pear and citrus blossom add to the ethereal nature of the wine. A sip unfurls an array of delicious, mouthwatering fruit, flower and soft herb flavors that open up limitless food pairing possibilities while enjoying each sip...after sip...after sip...!
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.
Known for elegant wines that combine power and finesse, Carneros is set in the rolling hills that straddle the southernmost parts of both Sonoma and Napa counties. The cooling winds from the abutting San Pablo Bay, combined with lots of midday California sunshine, create an ideal environment for producing wines with a perfect balance of crisp acidity and well-ripened fruit.
This cooler pocket of California lends itself to growing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah. Carneros is an important source of sparkling wines made in the style of Champagne as well.