Nose
A Viennese waltz set to Madonna’s Vogue, this wine is all elegance in its making and all attitude in its presentation. The glass has a domino of luminous pinks. Super energetic on the nose with notes of strawberries, oranges, and a hint of red cherry.
Palate
The palate follows through with animated acidity, rounded mouth feel, and strawberries and watermelons served in spun clouds of vanilla and other baking spices. The addicting finish is not to be described, but to be experienced …
Growing Conditions
- Westside Vineyard
Winemaking
Picked specifically to make the Rose wine (hence “intentional”), the Cabernet Franc grapes were pressed right off the skins (hence direct-press), as a white wine would be vinified. The juice was then fermented in oak barrels aged in four barrels, two of which were new. Fermenting and Aging in oak mitigates the high level of pyrazines (green notes - think bell pepper), especially in Cabernet Franc grapes that are pulled off the vines earlier for their vibrancy.
To enhance the body, mouth feel, and structure, the wine was stirred on the lees, creating a steak-worthy rose wine suitable even for red wine enthusiasts.
Aging
Aged in 50% New Oak
Food Pairing
Because of the robust vibrancy and texture of the wine, it pairs enthusiastically with appetizers, light and heavy, and mild mannered entrees. Favorite pairings that we have tried: Vegan pairings: Zucchini fries, spicy cauliflower bites, spicy chickpeas, veggie burgers, vegan lasagna Appetizers: fig & goat cheese tarts , smoked salmon, roasted tomato dip Entrees: garlic shrimp pasta.
