2025 Rosé | NEW!

82% Zinfandel | 16% Carignan | 2% Vermentino

All fruit is sourced from the Gary Venturi Vineyard in Calpella, just north of Ukiah in Mendocino County. Planted in the 1950s, these head-trained, dry-farmed vines are meticulously cared for under practicing organic farming.

This vintage smells like deep-summer berries—blueberry and boysenberry—layered with a delicate note of hibiscus. On the palate, it shifts toward brightness, with lime zest and underripe strawberry landing with a clean, mineral finish. The texture is feather-light and bone-dry, with an easy, flowing quality that makes it both refreshing and complex.

It’s a natural companion for tinned fish, fresh bread with cultured butter, and simple, thoughtful meals. At the same time, it holds its own as an aperitif suited to casual afternoon gatherings.

The wine was made with a careful, hands-on approach designed to preserve both freshness and texture. The Carignan was whole cluster pressed immediately upon arrival at the winery, a method that enhanced savory and mineral characteristics while maintaining a fine, delicate structure. The Zinfandel was destemmed and then pressed with its stems, allowing for vibrant red fruit expression without pulling excessive bitterness.

After a brief settling period, the juice was fermented natively in a combination of barrels and concrete eggs, followed by native malolactic fermentation at cool temperatures. During blending, a small amount of Vermentino was added to the blend a la Provence to bring lift and balance to the final wine. Minimal sulfur was added at key stages, and the wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered, preserving its natural character and integrity.

ABV: 13.51% | TA: 5.43 g/L | pH: 3.65 | VA: 0..49 g/L | RS: 0.7 g/L | Total SO2: 46 ppm | Malic: 0.0 g/L | Dissolved CO2 at bottling: 1200 ppm I Turbidity at bottling: 1.1 NTU

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