Winemaker Notes
Renowned for his electric Rieslings and precise Pinot Blancs, Tim Fröhlich brings the same mastery to this Blanc de Noir, sourced from 40-plus-year-old Spätburgunder vines on Stromberg’s ultra-steep volcanic slopes. Made entirely from free-run juice with no skin contact, the wine is fermented in stainless steel and aged in a combination of steel and halbstück (600L barrels). It displays a pale ivory hue that reflects its freshness, while the texture, tension, and minerality are extraordinary, making it one of the finest Blanc de Noirs of its kind.
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.
