Nose
The 2016 Rosé has aromas reminiscent of tangerine, Mandarin orange, white peach and delicate floral hints.
Palate
The fruit flavors lean towards ruby grapefruit and cranberry with a subtle mineral and refreshing acid component that brings complexity and a food-friendly character to the wine.
Growing Conditions
Our 2016 Rosé of Pinot Noir is produced predominantly from our estate Fog Dance Vineyard in the Green Valley of the Russian River Valley AVA. The wine is produced by gently pressing Pinot Noir grapes to avoid extraction of any color from the skins. We blended a small amount of saignée into the wine to give it a beautiful light salmon hue and brighter fruit characteristics.The juice was fermented in small stainless steel tanks at cold temperatures to maintain bright fruit characters, with a small amount of the juice finishing fermentation in seasoned French oak barrels for a touch of richness and complexity.
Winemaking
Stainless Steel Fermentation
Aging
50% finished in neutral French oak barrels
Food Pairing
Enjoy our Rosé slightly under cellar temperature (52°F) for maximum complexity or chilled on a hot summer day as an aperitif.
