Rosé of Pinot Noir - Long Meadow Ranch

2023 ROSÉ OF PINOT NOIR

ANDERSON VALLEY

“The aromas are bright, precise, and pure with a stony minerality, followed by lime and peach notes. The palate is medium-bodied, fresh and crisp, with attractive red fruit and the same purity as on the nose. This Rosé is a wine of charm and balance, showing enough complexity for casual outside cooking and lightness for everyday drinking. Well measured, it has a pure accent from start to finish and shows plenty of persistence.” — Stéphane Vivier

GROWING SEASON

In Anderson Valley, the 2023 growing season was shaped by a cool, late spring, reminiscent of more traditional harvests before the drought years. With harvest starting later than usual, winemakers saw a mid-September kickoff for Pinot Noir in the valley’s eastern areas, followed by white wine grapes like Chardonnay and Pinot Gris ripening shortly after. Similar to cooler vintages, this delayed timeline resulted in grapes with balanced acidity and vibrant flavors. The harvest extended into October and beyond, setting the stage for an exceptional vintage.