2006 Pinot Noir Rose
Unlike some Rosé wines that are more of an afterthought, our winemaker Ray Walsh carefully plans every aspect of this wines creation. This attention to detail begins pre-harvest in the vineyards; selecting the Pinot Noir that will become our Rosé. Our goal for this wine is to create a rose of Pinot Noir that is the equal of the other varietal wines produced at Domaine Meriwether.
This is a wine to have fun with. All the flavors of Pinot Noir are present on the nose and in the glass. Hints of cherries, strawberries and red fruits rise above delicate floral tones, soft tannins and light acidity. This is a dry rosé reminiscent of a fine summer sipper from the south of France.
BLEND: Pinot Noir¦ 50% Rebeche from our sparkling wine production and 50% Saigne’ from our still Pinot wine.
FERMENTATON: Open top fermenters
AGING: rebeche- 4 months in neutral oak, Saigne- 4 months in stainless tank prior to final blend.
WINEMAKER’S NOTES: It is very important to me that this wine fully reflect it’s Pinot Noir roots. But in th elighter style of a European dry Rosé
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Best served just slightly chilled. Remember, at its heart, this is a light RED wine. As a match for food, it has the structure to hold its own. Still, this wine is complex enough to enjoy by itself.
