2022 Rosie Rabbit Rose of Pinot Noir

Tasting Notes: 

The Pinot Noir grapes that were crushed to make this succulent, savory rosé were grown in Lodi. It can get very warm during the day, but cool nights bring freshness to the grapes. You'll find flavors of ripe cherry, strawberry, raspberry, and apricot, with a warm plum spiced nuttiness brought on by hot days, balanced by cooling acidity on the palate. This wine was and fermented with skin contact to bring out the beautifully vibrant, dark pink color of this wine. 

Pairing Suggestions: The freshness in this wine makes it easy to pair with light dishes such as salmon or summer salads, but it is just as delicious on its own.

Appellation Notes: Lodi AVA

Let’s be honest; it’s hot in Lodi. You need to be poolside with something cold in hand most of the year. About 90 miles east of the San Francisco Bay, Lodi does enjoy cooling influences from the nearby Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, and grape varieties thrive in these cool pockets. The grapes are fine with the breezes, but you’d still want a fan. Established in 1986, this expansive AVA is one of the largest in the state, boasting over 100,000 acres of planted grapes and over 100 different varieties! It is essentially the flood plain and basin of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, which means its soils are sandy and loamy.