Description
From the producer: "Riviera Rosé is crafted from primarily Grenache, and blended with Counoise, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault sourced from select vineyards including our Estate Vineyard in the Los Olivos District. The other vineyards are Sanja Cota Vineyard, Portico Hills, Kingsley, Camp 4, Zaca Mesa, The Dairy Vineyard, Santa Ynez Vine Vineyard and Riata Oaks. We pick these grapes specifically for our rosé production, then (for the majority of the cuvée) we crush and immediately press to stainless steel tanks for a very cold fermentation to preserve the freshness. The wine is blended with various lots of Counoise, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault and other Grenache lots that were saignéed. Saignée is a winemaking process where we bleed off a portion of slightly pink juice from a red must right after crush. We filter and bottle early to capture brightness and vibrancy.
Dry, crisp and dancing on the palate. Just right fruitiness and raspberry flavors that include subtle rhubarb, sweet tarts, and a dry savory finish. The fruitiness is balanced with a touch of mouthwatering acidity and plenty of verve."
Varietal composition: 86% Grenache 7% Counoise 4% Syrah 2% Mourvèdre 1% Cinsault.
