Winemaker Notes
Blanc de Noirs literally means white from red. This 100% Pinot Noir is very gently pressed to extract just the minimum of color. Pale copper, almost clear in appearance, with a wonderfully delicate nose of citrus, red berries and wet stones. The wine practically dances across the palate yet it is surprisingly textured for such a lightly colored wine.
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.
