Wolffer Summer in a Bottle Rose 2016

  • 89 Robert
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4.4 Very Good (7)
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Wolffer Summer in a Bottle Rose 2016 Front Label
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Vintage
2016

Size
750ML

ABV
12.5%

Features
Screw Cap

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Winemaker Notes

The color is light shiny copper. Beautiful and seductive floral aromas with hints of melon and lychee fill the glass. The mouth-feel is lush and vibrant with bright ripe fruit and a lively acidity. The lush flavors and perfect balance makes this Rosé unique, elegant and satisfying. The finish is long and full with more fruit, fine hints of tannins and beautiful minerality.

Professional Ratings

  • 89
    The 2016 Summer in a Bottle is a blend of 54% Merlot, 24% Chardonnay, 11% Cabernet Franc, 6% Gewurztraminer, 4% Riesling and 1% Vignoles. This shows, seemingly, twice the flavor of the regular pink and far more tension on the finish as well—that, in fact, is what makes it a cut above. The flavor is predictable—it is bursting with flavor, more so than the regular pink or the Grandioso—but the structure is impressive, too. This exuberant pink lingers nicely, balanced by its freshness. It competes well in the lineup, but, lacking the depth of the Grandioso, it generally won't be as good with food. They both have their uses. Sit on a porch, knock this back all summer.

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For over 30 years, Wölffer Estate Vineyard has been known as one of the finest producers on the East Coast and a center for innovation and hospitality. They are committed to producing premium, distinctive wines, ciders and spirits through a dedication to quality, penchant for style and celebration of place.

Wölffer Estate was founded in 1988 by Christian Wölffer, a man with great creative vision and a huge passion for life. The estate today is owned and operated by his children, Marc and Joey Wölffer and Winemaker/Partner Roman Roth. The estate spans approximately 170 acres including the acclaimed 55 acre sustainably farmed vineyard located in Sagaponack, NY. They also own 28 acres on the North Fork of Long Island, 200 acres in Mendoza, Argentina and 2.5 acres in Mallorca, Spain. Finally, they partner with carefully selected growers on 338 acres on the North Fork of Long Island as well as 1,750 acres in Côtes de Provence, France.

The unique combination of Bridgehampton loam soil and breezes from the Atlantic Ocean, located 2.6 miles from the estate, provide maritime conditions perfect for achieving the balance of ripeness and acidity that has come to define Wölffer’s signature style: food friendly, elegant and built for longevity. Their dry ciders and gin have extended Wölffer quality into new categories, exemplifying their drive for innovation and excellence.

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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.

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Increasingly garnering widespread and well-deserved attention, New York ranks third in wine production in the United States (after California and Washington). Divided into six AVAs—the Finger Lakes, Lake Erie, Hudson River, Long Island, Champlain Valley of New York and the Niagara Escarpment, which crosses over into Michigan as well as Ontario, Canada—the state experiences varied climates, but in general summers are warm and humid while winters are very cold and can carry the risk of frost well into the growing season.

The Finger Lakes region has long been responsible for some of the country’s finest Riesling, and is gaining traction with elegant, light-bodied Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc. Experimentation with cold-hardy European varieties is common, and recent years have seen the successful planting of grapes like Grüner Veltliner and Saperavi (from the Eastern European country of Georgia). Long Island, on the other hand, has a more maritime climate influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, and shares some viticultural characteristics with Bordeaux. Accordingly, the best wines here are made from Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The Niagara Escarpment is responsible for excellent ice wines, usually made from the hybrid variety, Vidal.

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