This classic
Rose is produced in the traditional French saignée method, in which
some of the juice of the red varietals is drawn away from the grape
skins relatively quickly, picking up a moderate amount of pigment
and very little tannin. While the juice that remains on the skins
will become a deeper, richer red wine, what has been siphoned off
is fermented to dryness at low temperatures in anaerobic stainless
steel tanks, retaining the fresh fruit character of the varietals
in a crisp, thirst quenching package. Much like the refreshing,
dry, Cabernet Franc based rose's of Anjou, France, this wine offers
an enticing pale pink to salmon color, aromas of summer fruits
(strawberry & melon) and a crisp, clean entry. The flavors
encompass the fruit bowl, including raspberry and cherry with a
touch of the Syrah spice component. Served with the grilled Salmon
on the patio or just as a Summer quaff all by itself, this
delicious Rose will be a revelation to those that still think pink
inherently means sweet!
150 cases
produced
The Blend: 38%
Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, 8% Petit Verdot,
2% Riesling, 2% Grenache
Saignée
Method-100% Stainless steel tank fermented 0% ML The Stats: Alc:
14.4% TA: 6.37 G/L pH: 3.31 RS: 0.1 % (Dry)
