2022 Growers Series Brut Rosé

Sourced from a sustainably farmed vineyard in the Russian River Valley, this is Pinot Noir through the lens of Méthode Champenoise – a sparkling wine that’s just as joyful as it is refined, showing notes of wild strawberry and bright, lively acidity.

Member Price: $60 – $71

The Growers Series wines represent a collection of exceptional varietals found outside of our Rutherford estate. These wines are crafted with the same detail and attention as our estate wines while offering us the opportunity to showcase the vineyards and terroir of our fellow growers throughout Napa and Sonoma.

Tasting Notes

Bright fruit flavors of raspberry and Bing cherry are met with white floral notes and a hint of slivered almond. Wild strawberry mingles with a touch of Mandarin citrus peel, quince and crushed rose petal across the palate. The zippy acidity leads to a clean, long finish that highlights the beauty of the delicate fruit.

Vineyard Notes

The 2022 vintage was the third in a string of drought years. Despite the drought, there was well-timed Spring rain that boosted the vines’ vigor allowing for nicely established canopies for both shade and photosynthesis. The weather remained relatively mild and even, with routine fog patterns cooling nighttime and morning temperatures.

Winemaker Notes

The Pinot Noir for this sparkling wine comes from a sustainably farmed vineyard in the Russian River Valley where deep clay-based soil and the cooling coastal fog create ideal growing conditions. After being hand-picked, the grapes were delicately pressed, discarding the juice at the beginning and end of pressing and only keeping the quality juice pressed in the middle. This pressing method helps to retain acid and promotes a secondary fermentation that produces the quality effervescence of high-end sparkling wine. Made in the Méthode Champenoise, the wine aged en tirage for 18 months before being disgorged, where it received a dosage of 8 g/L to add to its complexity and balance.

Technical Details

Type:

Sparkling

Region:

California

Appellation:

Russian River Valley

Vintage:

2022

Case Production:

679