Roanoke Vineyards

2007 De Rosa Rosé

Technical Notes

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36% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Chardonnay
Off-dry style: .5% Residual Sugar
Stainless-steel-tank fermented, no malo-lactic fermentation
337 cases produced

Tasting Notes

Hints of adobe tones add complexity to the otherwise pure pale salmon hue of this delightful off-dry Rosé, and lightly playful legs introduce a graceful and subtly decadent mouth-feel. The nose is rich with summer strawberry, hints of strawberry leaf, and a liberal dose of concentrated raspberry, counterbalanced by the mouth-watering tang of grapefruit, and a splash of red watermelon moisture. As the wine moves onto the palate, the self-effacing viscosity centers along the tongue, allowing for the slightest hint of sweetness to gather mid-palate, while a bright citricity tingles the cheeks with the electric vivacity of fresh lime notes. The finish darkens ever-so-slightly with a touch of warm apricot character, resulting in a deceptively complex wine that remains, at heart, a summer sipper.