2025 Sangiovese Rosé
Tasting Notes
Our 2025 Sangiovese Rosé is light-bodied and vibrant, offering aromas of candied watermelon, pomegranate, cranberry, and raspberry jam. The palate is crisp and refreshing, with balanced acidity and lingering notes of cassis, strawberry, and subtle kiwi. A clean finish highlights bright red berries complemented by a touch of natural residual sugar. Best enjoyed chilled now through 2032, with optimal maturity around 2029
Awards
2024 Vintage
90 Points, Paul Gregutt
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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 2025 Washington growing season was cooler than recent years. A mild winter and warm early spring produced uniform bud break and strong early growth, while cooler June temperatures slowed development slightly. Moderate warmth through July and August supported steady ripening without heat stress. Veraison reached full onset by mid-August, with harvest beginning about one week later than average. The slower pace preserved natural acidity while allowing gradual flavor development. A classic Washington autumn provided extended hang time and optimal maturity at harvest. White wines show vibrant aromatics and fresh acidity, while reds display refined tannins, depth of fruit, and strong aging potential.
Winemaking Notes
Sangiovese thrives in the moderate Yakima Valley climate. Careful canopy management preserved bright acidity and expressive red fruit character. Harvested in early October during cool morning hours, the grapes were whole-cluster pressed to achieve a delicate salmon hue. After cold settling and racking, fermentation proceeded at 58°F for 23 days and was halted to retain a touch of natural residual sugar (0.68%), balancing the wine’s lively acidity. Lees stirring twice monthly for two months enhanced texture 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: 3,025
- Alcohol: 12.1%
- pH: 3.24
- Acidity: 6.8 g/L
- RS: 0.68%
- Ageability: Enjoy now through 2032, with optimal maturity in 2029.