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2007 Jasmine Rosé Sonoma County
Color–Brilliant garnet ruby. Aroma–Bright and lovely strawberry. Flavor–Our Rosé emphasizes
fruit in the aromas and mid-palate with a finish broadened by malolactic fermentation.
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A dry winter and a very dry spring were followed by moderate early-summer temperatures.
A heat wave in August ripened the Alexander Valley Merlot adequately for Rosé, and we
harvested the few necessary tons at daybreak on August 23rd. The 2007 crop was small. We chose
Block 7 Merlot as our Rosé source because of its cool northern exposure and its relatively large crop.
We hand sorted the Merlot to remove any green fruit. The grapes were destemmed and
cold soaked overnight to achieve color and flavor. We pressed the must the following day. After cold
settling we warmed the juice to 55 F and inoculated it with Epernay yeast. A long cool fermentation
lasted several weeks. After harvest we racked the wine and blended it with a small amount of Cabernet
Sauvignon, Pinot and Sauvignon Blanc. The wine was filtered before bottling in January. We grow
and vinify our Rosé to be fresh, vibrant, and evocative of the grape itself. We have chosen a tin lined
screwcap closure—unsurpassed in its ability to retain our wine’s exuberance. Please note that proper
conservation requires cool, even temperatures and the absence of light.
Color–Brilliant garnet ruby. Aroma–Bright and lovely strawberry. Flavor–Our Rosé emphasizes
fruit in the aromas and mid-palate with a finish broadened by malolactic fermentation.
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