2009 ROSÉ
California
Maybe it doesn't make sense
to like rosé so much, but a good one is really good! In the old
days we used to make it dark, soft, and full to the point that
it could have been confused with a pinot noir. The wine was a
meal in itself. But I have turned away from that style; I now
prefer rosés light and zippy-so much easier to slurp with lunch
on an unbearably hot day. Inspiration has come from rosés as diverse
as the ultra expensive Château Simone to the completely unpredictable
Francois Cotat, which when it's great, there's none better! This
year we made ours from Roll Ranch syrah picked at a zippy 22 Brix
sugar with a spot of added viognier and sauvignon blanc.
Press Reviews
Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar
“A blend of Roll Ranch syrah that was harvested at 22o Brix, with a bit of viognier and sauvignon blanc) Light orange. Spicy red berries and dried cherry on the nose. Firm and dry, with edgy acidity brightening deep red fruit flavors. Finishes with solid grip and a lingering note of bitter cherry. On the serious side but this is a wiry style of pink wine that will be very flexible with lighter foods.” ( 88 Points )
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