2006 Rosé, California - (sold out)
 Ripe strawberry and dried cherries flavors are well supported by an absolutely dry and crisp finish of orange peel.
Eat, Drink & Live
-Michael Ouellette
Notes:  75 KB PDF
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VINTAGE:
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2006
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APPELLATION:
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California
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COMPOSITION:
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Primarily Cinsault and Mourverde with a fraction of Grenache and Syrah.
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WINEMAKING:
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The fact that these grapes were grown and picked exclusively to make rose results in a wine of bright fruit flavors and lower alcohol . The grapes were macerated from six to twenty four hours and then pressed.
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MATURATION PERIOD:
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4 months
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TASTING NOTES:
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Ripe strawberry and dried cherries flavors are well supported by an absolutely dry and crisp finish of orange peel.
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FOOD PAIRING:
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Beef and lamb, well seasoned and char grilled. Also goes well with grilled, garlic marinated calamari. Brilliant with any dish that includes sauted tomatoes.
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AGEING POTENTIAL:
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Open at present and consume before the summer has past.
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IDEAL SERVICE TEMPERATURE:
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45-48°
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SUGGESTED TYPE OF GLASS:
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Riedel Vinum Extreme: 444/30 Syrah
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DECANT:
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not recommended
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CASES PRODUCED:
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380
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RELEASE DATE:
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February 2007
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