2020 Rosé of Pinot Noir

ANDERSON VALLEY

“A very light pink salmon colored hue. The nose shows intense and delicate aromas of fresh lavender, citrus, mirabelle plum, and jasmine. On the palate, the floral and citrus notes return supported by an energetic and acidic backbone. This wine develops to a surprisingly dense mid-palate with a lot of texture that finishes with gentle layers of strawberry and plum fruit. It’s very focused, precise, and will develop well all summer long.” — Stéphane Vivier

GROWING SEASON

A dry winter with just half of the region’s typical rainfall, was followed by a mild and warmer than usual Summer. However, the season was long with bud break and flowering events happening a week earlier than 2019 but harvest starting a week later than average for our sparkling and Rosé grapes. The cold nights and intense marine layers allowed this extremely slow ripening: a bounty for an extreme layering of flavors and the complexity of all our wines.