2023 Pinot Noir Rosé

Our dry rosé comes from our east facing block of Pinot Noir, known affectionately as 'The Other Side', as it sits opposite from the winery and tasting room in our little canyon vineyard.  This exposure delays ripening as the small block will be the first to see the morning sun, but starts to get shadows in the warmer late afternoon summer. This isn't an issue when picking for rosé as it allows us to harvest a bit later with ample acidity, flavor development, and the lower sugar levels needed to keep the wine fresh and lively. Fruit driven aromas of strawberry and melon lead the charge in a lighter and delicate style of rosé that's pale pink color is due to minimal skin contact of under 2 hours before pressing. This wine is the perfect compliment to light summer fare or it can be enjoyed by itself.

Pairings: A common misconception is that rosé is a summer wine and while it is amazing in the warmer months, it also pairs well with food year round. We particularly like rosé around the holidays with roasted turkey... for the more adventurous, a deep fried turkey is even better! A recent discovery was pairing our dry rosé with a ripe melon salad with chili pepper and cotija cheese. While old family favorites include a cantelope and proccuitto salad or BBQ shrimp skewers.