Each year when the final blend of Rosé goes to bottle, we can’t help but be excited. Not only do we get a snapshot of the most recent harvest, but it also signals that the onset of spring is not too far off.
Our Rosé is a unique blend of diverse lots of Pinot Noir and Syrah (often with the tiniest splashes of Grenache and Petite Sirah) showcasing the delightful qualities and contrasts of these varieties, producing a wine that is most definitely greater than the sum of its parts. We ferment roughly half in stainless steel at very low temperatures and the remainder in neutral barrels, offering the best of both techniques to the finished wine.
And look at that color! It’s decidedly darker than the pale salmon hue so often associated with Rosé. But after three incredibly popular vintages and some great press, the secret is getting out. This is more than a simple, crisp sipper. It’s a complete wine on all levels, dry and serious, offering layers of nuance, complexity, body and great structure. A little extra skin contact, especially on the heavy red varietals, produces this deeper color and all the rich wonderful qualities that come along with it.
Once in bottle, we reach for it so often, I’m afraid we contribute to its early disappearance every year. We hope you’ll join in the fun before it’s gone!
VARIETAL COMPOSITION
64% Pinot Noir, 36% Syrah
DRINKING WINDOWS
Prime drinking: summer 2015 through late 2016 Graceful ageability: it's rosé – drink 'em young!
STATS
pH: 3.34 | TA: 6.5 g/L
 | Alcohol: 14.1%
 Bottling: January 16, 2015 | Release: Spring 2015 Cases Produced: 459
Direct sales are allocated exclusively to EK Allocation List members at a 10% discount. Orders of 6+ bottles save an additional 50% off shipping. New releases ship twice a year, once in the spring and again in the fall. Join EK Allocation List
CUSTOMIZED ALLOCATIONS
You may customize your spring and fall allocations any way you like, from 0–12 bottles of each wine. (Small-lot and list-only wines will have lower limits.) To modify your allocations, click on MY ALLOCATION above. Join EK Allocation List
REORDERS
Wines often sell out at or close to release, so we encourage making the most of your spring and fall allocations. As long as wine remains, you are welcome to reorder online through our EK Special Order store. Or contact John Gillis at john@erickentwines.com or 415.244.9453.
