2024 Sangiovese Rosé
Tasting Notes
Our 2024 Sangiovese Rosé is a refreshing, light-bodied wine with enticing aromas of strawberry jam, pomegranate, pie cherry, and fresh raspberry. A crisp palate, balanced by bright acidity and a touch of natural residual sugar, reveals layered flavors of sweet red currant, candied watermelon, and a hint of kiwi. The finish is clean and vibrant, leaving a lingering impression of mixed berries.
Awards
2023 Vintage
90 Points, Paul Gregutt
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2022 Vintage
91 Points, Paul Gregutt
91 Points & Best Buy, Wine Enthusiast
Vineyard Designation
100% Estate Grown. Sangiovese grapes thrive in the moderate climate of the Yakima Valley. To preserve its bright acidity and lush red fruit character, we meticulously managed the Sangiovese’s canopy to allow for lots of exposure at just the right moment.
Vintage Notes
The 2024 vintage in Washington state was cooler than previous years yet delivered exceptional quality. A mild winter led to a chilly spring, with bud break across the vineyard occurring by the third week of April. Below-average temperatures slowed early growth, but meticulous vineyard management ensured balanced crop loads. June remained cool, but July and August brought the heat needed for ripening. Veraison was slightly delayed, reaching full color by mid-August. A warm September extended ripening by two weeks, enhancing acidity. An ideal fall season with delayed frost allowed for optimal hang time, producing beautifully mature grapes. Whites shine with tropical aromas, stone fruit flavors, and crisp acidity, while reds offer bold dark berry notes, refined tannins, and the elegance to age gracefully.
Winemaking Notes
Harvested in early October during the cool morning hours, the Sangiovese grapes were whole-cluster pressed with precise extraction to achieve its delicate salmon hue. The juice was cold-settled before fermentation at a cool 58°F, enhancing its vibrant aromatics. Fermentation lasted 25 days, stopping with a touch of natural residual sugar (0.68%) to balance the wine’s crisp acidity. After fermentation was complete, the lees were stirred twice monthly for two months to build roundness to the palate and naturally soften the wine before stabilization, filtration, and bottling.
* This was produced in a vegan manner meaning no animal byproducts were used in the production of this wine.
Food Pairing
Melon and Prosciutto
Shrimp Tzatziki
Roast Turkey
Brie or Pecorino
- Varietal Composition: 100% Sangiovese
- Appellation: Yakima Valley
- Aging / Barrel Program: 100% Stainless Steel
- Cases Produced: 2,350
- Alcohol: 12.4%
- pH: 3.30
- Acidity: 6.9 g/L
- RS: 0.68%
- Ageability: Enjoy now through 2030, with optimal maturity in 2028.