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Taste:

The A to Z Rosé is a beautiful, vibrant classic Rosé color of Versailles brilliance with aromas and flavors of wild strawberries, watermelon, ruby red grapefruit, rosewater and hibiscus. The attack is juicy with a profusion of red fruit flavors and refreshing acidity. Bright and rich, this wine lingers on and finishes crisp. The A to Z Rosé is made with intention from grape to glass: single vineyard selection, specialized equipment and craft winemaking.

Wine:

The 2009 A to Z Rose comes from Sangiovese grapes grown in Southern Oregon's Del Rio Vineyard located 36 miles north of the California border. The block is on a Southwest facing slope composed of large oval river rocks. Daytime temperatures in the summer can reach 100 degrees, while the nights always fall back to the 40s, perfect condition for bolder reds. Harvested just shy of peak ripeness to retain bright acidity and aromas as well as flavors of fresh red fruits, the grapes were destemmed, crushed and left to cold soak for two days. We pressed the grapes, settled the juice overnight and then racked to stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation was blocked to retain brightness and juiciness.