DESCRIPTION
"Harvested at the end of September and early October exclusively for our rosé, the
grapes were loaded whole-cluster and immediately pressed to tank, giving the wine its
faint pink color. 2023 was remarkably free from extreme heat and other confounding
factors, and the grapes were both full of flavor and tense with acidity and structure.
Bright, fruity-floral flavors provide lift and friendliness, but for me the grapes from
Ricetti have always been marked by their strong backbone of acidity and savory depth
of character, the result of the old vines’ having been well-cared for over the decades.
Rosé is obviously the perfect accompaniment to summer barbeques and hot days, but
personally I find that it really shines during heavy holiday meals at Thanksgiving,
where the acidity cuts like a lightsaber through a long, rich meal." Winemaker Notes
WINE TYPE
Old Vine Carignan
COUNTRY
United States
REGION
Redwood Valley
VINTAGE
2023
