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2003 Arrowood
La Rose, Sonoma County
Region/Origin:
Sonoma County Residual Sugar: Semi Dry
Total Acid: .57g per 100 ml Alcohol: 12.2% Final pH: 3.3 Blend: Grenache Noir, Mouvedre, Syrah
Winemaker's Notes
Our 2003 La Rose is a ros wine made from a blend of Grenache Noir, Mourvdre and Syrah. Modeled after the famous Ctes-du-Rôhne wines of Southern France, it is produced using a winemaking technique called Saigne, which means to run off or bleed a certain amount of free-run juice from dark-skinned grapes that have just been crushed.
Grenache Noir is the primary grape used in this blend. Although widely planted in Spain, Grenache Noir has distinguished itself mostly in the Rôhne Valley. This variety is soft and approachable, offering up lots of lush, juicy, lip-smacking fruit! Mourvdre brings its intense fruit and perfumes to the wine, while Syrah provides the framework, its beautiful color, and ever so slight hints of cassis, berry and plum. The blending of these varieties has resulted in a wine with mouth-watering aromas, robust flavors and a bright, clean finish. Stainless steel tank fermentation with no barrel aging or malolactic fermentation allows the wines true varietal characteristics to shine through.
This wine should be enjoyed in its youth. With loads of fresh strawberry and raspberry fruit up front and crisp acidity in the finish, it makes an excellent spring and summer sipping wine. This ros blend is perfect for Valentines Day (the official release date of La Rose in the Arrowood Tasting Room), Easter or any celebration in need of a fresh, bright, easy-drinking wine. Its flexibility with food makes it all the more enjoyable. Pair it with burgers from the grill or pour it for an elegant Sunday brunch. Mostly, however, just drink it in moderation and enjoy!
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