Description
Naidu Wines was founded in 2020 by winemaker Raghni Naidu, and proudly bears the distinction of being the first female Indian immigrant owned winery. Born and raised in Punjab, India, Raghni moved to Melbourne, Australia when she was 18. It was there that she met her husband Kaushick Naidu, and the couple eventually made their way to the San Francisco Bay Area. During a fateful family road trip from Monte Carlo to Barcelona via Les Baux-de-Provence, France, Raghni realized – in her own words - “a calling to share my passion for creating memorable experiences for others, as I feel wine has a unique way of doing so, unlike anything else.”
The couple soon found a beautiful Pinot Noir vineyard located on the Sonoma Coast, in Sebastopol, that was owned by a couple that had planted and farmed it for over 30 years, to award-winning results. Over the past four years, Naidu’s total production has grown from 75 to 1,500 cases produced annually.
This non-vintage Brut rosé is a blend of 82% Pinot Noir and 18% Chardonnay. Grapes picked early for high acidity and low sugars (17-20 brix). Alcoholic fermentation in stainless-steel tanks. Lees contact for approximately 10 months. Secondary fermentation in bottle, Tirage-bottled December 2021.
Powder pink hue. Aromas of ripe strawberries and cherries fill the glass. The palate is vibrant and full of confected cherry and strawberry pastille, with a touch of citrus zest. Fruity but not overly so, with a solid acid core that refreshes through the finish.
