Rascal Rose

This Rosé has pale pink color with salmon hues. It is dominated by fruity aromas of fresh red berries, lemon, and watermelon with floral accents. On the palate this wine is soft, fresh and vibrant with lots of citrus and raspberry. The round finish is pleasant and balanced with bright acidity, subtle sweetness, and a hint of minerals. Enjoy well chilled.

A blend of Pinot Noir and aromatic white grapes were pressed and fermented separately at low temperatures to ensure freshness and aromatic intensity. Fermentation was halted to retain floral notes and fresh fruit character. Brief lees contact contributed richness and mouthfeel, helping build complexity and balance.

The 2021 vintage began with a cool but dry spring, with bud break occurring right on schedule in April. After a fairly typical spring, bloom took place during an extended period in mixed weather in early June, leading to mixed fruit set-we observed strong set in our earliest and latest sites. In late June, a record-breaking heat wave struck the West Coast, but the vines came through the heat in great shape and ripened evenly throughout the rest of a warm, dry summer. A cooling trend took place in early September, preserving fresh fruit flavors and natural acidity and allowing the harvest season for our vineyards to take place over a period of nearly two months. The fruit in 2021 was remarkable for its delicate flavors, perfect condition, and balanced acid and tannin profile; the young wines are compelling and easy to love.

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