Item No. 0018237002016

Sanford Rosé of Pinot Noir 2016

Sanford Rosé of Pinot Noir 2016

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Varietal
Pinot Noir
Region
California
Sub-Appellation
Sta. Rita Hills
Alcohol
13%

Overview

A combination of aging in stainless steel and neutral French Oak barrels for four months gives additional complexity and texture. On the palate sour cherry and blood orange flavors are framed nicely by bright acidity and lingering minerality. The brightness of this Rosé allows it to pair well with a wide range of foods. Grilled seafood, spicy dishes and most picnic fare are excellent with this wine.

Aging

Aged four months in stainless steel and neutral French Oak barrels

Fermentation

Gently pressing the whole clusters, the lightly colored juice was fermented at cool temperatures in stainless steel tanks. This technique retains the bright fruit character and crisp acidity.

Winemaker

Steve Fennell

Tasting Notes

Style

Aromatic, Complex, Crisp

Flavor

Cherry, Cranberry, Floral, Lychee, Orange

Aroma

Enticing aromas of cranberry, orange peel, white flowers and Lychee

Taste

A combination of aging in stainless steel and neutral French Oak barrels for four months gives additional complexity and texture. On the palate sour cherry and blood orange flavors are framed nicely by bright acidity and lingering minerality. The brightness of this Rosé allows it to pair well with a wide range of foods. Grilled seafood, spicy dishes and most picnic fare are excellent with this wine.

Wine Ratings

90

Wine Enthusiast2017-09-01

The 2016 Sanford Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir is a blend of fruit from our two estate vineyards: La Rinconada  and the historic Sanford & Benedict Vineyard. Both of these stellar vineyards are in the heart of the Sta. Rita Hills. A combination of aging in stainless steel and neutral French Oak barrels for four months gives additional complexity and texture. The brightness of this Ros? allows it to pair well with a wide range of foods. Grilled seafood, spicy dishes and most picnic fare are excellent with this wine.