Winemaker Notes
The Villa Wolf Pinot Noir Rosé is made with fruit from vineyards farmed expressly for the purpose of producing a true rosé (called Weissherbst in German). Only perfectly ripe, healthy grapes are selected. Upon harvest the fruit is given a brief maceration (four to six hours) to extract a lovely salmon color from the Pinot Noir grapes. We call this our “Jolly Rancher Rosé” as it exudes explosive aromas and flavors of Jolly Rancher Strawberry, Jolly Rancher Watermelon, along with plums and raspberries. A tantalizing touch of sweetness makes this an irresistible party wine.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Intensely mineral on the nose, this Pinot Noir rosé offers superfresh white-peach and strawberry flavors. Crisp acidity and juicy fruit flavors should hold up well until next year’s rosé release. Loosen Bros. USA. Best Buy
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2018 Villa Wolf Pinot Rose from the Pfalz no less? This wine is straightforward and pleasing. TASTING NOTES: This wine shows bright fruit aromas and flavors. Enjoy its palate-smoothness with appetizers. (Tasted: February 14, 2020, San Francisco, CA)
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.
This sunny and relatively dry region served for many years as a German tourist mecca and was associated with low cost, cheerful wines. But since the 1980s, it has gained a reputation as one of Germany’s more innovative regions, which has led to increased international demand.