2015 Grenache Rosé
Isabel's Cuvée, Gibson Ranch
Mendocino
Made from an 1896 planting at the historic Gibson Ranch, the 2015 is a departure in style from the past 11 vintages. A delightful Corsican Rosé last summer made such an impression that we could not resist attempting to make a Rosé of similar style. Our hope was to showcase aromatic intensity with an ethereal palate. There is a heady perfumed nose of fresh, crushed strawberries with floral and juicy tangerine notes. This wine dances across the palate like a prima ballerina. Like her, there is a quiet power to this wine in its delicate and perfect balance.
- Appellation: Mendocino
- Vineyard: Gibson Ranch, McDowell Valley
- Varietal: Field blend of Grenache Gris
- Clone: Unknown
- Age: 99+ years
- Elevation: 950 feet
- Soil: Talmage gravelly sand loam
- Yield: <2 tons/acre
- Harvested: August 25th, 2015
- Pressed: After foot treading on August 25th, 2015
- Blend: Field Blend with mostly Grenache Gris
- Fermentations: wild yeast & bacteria in neutral French Oak barrels
- Bottled: Unfiltered on February 6, 2016
- Production: 125 cases (1 liter bottles)
- Release date: February 2016
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