Winemaker Notes
The 2018 Tinto Rey Rosé has a beautiful pale coral color from the co-fermentation of Tempranillo, Tannat and Verdejo. Enticing aromas of white peach and nectarine lead to flavors of cream cola and sassafras that are balanced by a lively, tart cherry finish. There is some weight to this pretty wine and a bright finish with a lingering hint of tangerine.
The perfect aperitif, it also pairs well with ceviche, deep fried calamari, cold shellfish and gazpacho.
Blend: 54% Tempranillo, 30% Tannat, 16% Verdejo
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.
Mitigated by mild Sacramento River Delta breezes, the Dunnigan Hills appellation is in the northwest portion of Yolo County and has a Mediterranean climate.