Nose
Fresh fruit aromas of ripe apricots and cherries join fragrant notes of jasmine, sandalwood and peach blossom.
Palate
A supple and rich mouthfeel gives way to a lively finish.
Growing Conditions
The sprawling Sonoma Coast appellation embraces Sonoma County’s coastline, while spreading north to Mendocino and south to San Pablo Bay. Although this vast region encompasses both the Russian River and Carneros appellations, it is known for its cool climate and long growing season due to the cooling breezes from the nearby Pacific Ocean. This unique terroir is ideal for producing wines with intense flavors and strong character,and is critically hailed as one of the best areas to grow Pinot Noir.
Harvest
The key to making a good Pinot Noir Rosé is to harvest the fruit when it is at its peak of ripeness. The grapes were harvested on September 8th.
Bottling
Bottled January 2017.
Winemaking
Destemmed and left to sit on the skins for 10 hours to give the wine its pink color. Unlike our red wine made from Pinot Noir, we use stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures for fermentation to preserve the fresh fruity aroma of the rosé, and let the wine settle for several months before bottling.
Aging
Fermented at cool temperatures and aged in stainless steel.
Food Pairing
Antipasto Salad, BBQ Grilled Salmon, Light Cheeses.
