BENOM

California

2022

L'Essor

Paso Robles

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Nose

L’Essor’s bright, citrus nose is filled with orange blossom, kumquat and honey suckle. The aromas alluding to warm summer days spent relaxing in the sun.

Palate

The initial sip is bursting with citrus peel and agave nectar before plunging the palate into white dragon fruit with traces of minerality. Sweet sea water mingles with apple crisps for a refreshing minerally driven finish.

Growing Conditions

This vintage features fruit from John Wolf & Gateway.

Winemaking

Fermentation was done in Stainless Steel.

Aging

3 months in Stainless Steel

Appearance

A rosé reminiscent of Provence in its pastel hue.

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