2017 Brut Rosé

Sparkling wine aficionados around the world admire well-crafted Rosé for its beautiful color, unique fruit character and great versatility in pairing with food. This Brut Rosé is strongly influenced by a preponderance of Pinot Noir in the blend, while a small amount of Chardonnay contributes structure and an extended finish.

from $37.5 - $50

2017 Brut Rosé

from $37.5 - $50

Tasting Notes

This delicate pale Rosé has vibrant aromas of ripe strawberries and raspberries.

The wine opens with a light creamy texture leading to tangy red fruit flavors and a crisp finish.

Additional Information

Composition92% Pinot Noir & 8% Chardonnay
Aging1.5 years
AppellationCarneros
Alcohol12.5%
TA0.72 g/100 mL
pH 3.1
Dosage13.0 g/L

The spring of 2017 brought record rainfall to break the 6 year drought parching California. The late rains provided plenty of water to the vines for a vigorous start to the growing season. Throughout the growing season hot weather kept the grapes ripening quickly. Harvest began about 10 days earlier than average. A couple of heat spikes during harvest, one at the end of the sparkling harvest and another at the end of the still harvest, created some anxiety, but fortunately we were able to pick all of the grapes at their optimum ripeness to produce outstanding wines from the vintage.