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2021 SRH Rosé of Pinot Noir
Sta. Rita Hills
Winemaker Bruce McGuire uses Pinot Noir grapes from Lafond Vineyard and Burning Creek Ranch for the Rosé.
Lafond Vineyard is ideally situated to produce Pinot Noir exhibiting the unique and exotic flavor profile one finds in only a few regions of the world. Specific areas within our vineyard exhibit elevated concentration and complexity due to soil type and exposure to the elements.
Burning Creek Ranch produces bright fruit with fully-developed flavors. These vines are grown across a blend of river deposited soils from the Santa Ynez River. The delicate Pinot Noir grapes benefit from morning fog and consistent offshore breeze. This wine retains its bright high-tones as it is fermented in stainless steel.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Vineyard Designation
Sta. Rita Hills
Harvest Date
Sept. 24 & 28, 2021
Sugar
22.6 Brix
Acid
.71
pH
3.26
Bottling Date
December 21, 2021
Residual Sugar
Dry
Alcohol %
13.7
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Our 2021 Rosé of Pinot Noir is a vibrant, deep pink color with aromas of strawberry and guava. Watermelon, pomegranate, cranberry, and orange peel unite on the palate followed by bright acidity and crispness creating a fresh and ideal wine for the warmer months and a perfect year-round complement to salads, seafood, and any light dish.
Vineyard Notes
53% Lafond Vineyard & 47% Burning Creek Vineyard
Production Notes
100% Stainless steel fermentation at cool temperatures
Production: 342 cases
Winemaker Notes
The clonal selection for this vintage is as always spontaneous. This year's Rose of Pinot Noir is composed of 8% Clone 828, 35% Clone 37, 9.5% clone 667 and 37.5% Pommard clone. I am looking for lower sugar blocks and clonal diversity for aromatic complexity. The fruit is destemmed and then soaked overnight before pressing. The 24-30 hour skin contact gives us flavor intensity and rich saturate rose color.
Food Pairing Notes
Seared salmon salad, Mediterranean cuisine, Burrata cheese with strawberries