Rosé 2023

Vineyard: Spanish Castle Vineyard, Ancient Lakes AVA

Vineyard Manager: Ryan Flanagan

Blend: 90% Garnacha, 10% Monastrell

Winemaking: Hand-picked grapes were whole cluster pressed to obtain clean, lightly colored juice. Fermentation was conducted in stainless steel barrels and neutral French oak barrels at cool temperatures. After fermentation, the wine was sur lie aged for 2 months prior to blending and bottling.

Cooperage: Stainless steel and neutral French oak barrels

Bottled: January 2024

Production: 85 cases

Winemaker Notes: I love making wines from the Ancient Lakes AVA. These wines always have vibrant aromatics and refreshing fruit. Don’t let this lightly colored rosé fool you; it is packed with aromas of wild strawberry, rose petal, watermelon, a touch of pink grapefruit and wet stone. On the palate fresh flavors of strawberries, raspberries and citrus are wonderfully framed with a nice acidity. The wine is light and refreshing but has layers of complexity.