2017 Rose of Syrah, Sierra Foothills

A saignée of Syrah from Windance Vineyards that sits at 2,800 feet elevation in the Sierra Foothills.

Tasting Notes

An aromatic Rosé with strawberry and kiwi in your face. Reminds me of my grandmothers strawberry, kiwi, rhubarb pie she made when I was a kid. The wine also offers nice tropical notes and a brite raspberry fininsh.

Production Notes

100% Syrah.

Winemaker Notes

Saignee after 8 hours cold soaking. Ten week cold fermentation in stainless steel tanks. then aged for 6 months in neutral French oak barrels. This Rose comes from Winddance Vineyards that sits at 2,800 feet elevation is the Sierra Foothills in Amador County.

Cooperage Notes

Aged for 6 months in neutral Pinot Noir barrels.