St. Supery Estate Vineyards & Winery

Rose / Napa Valley Estate

Year: 2022

Critic’s Rating:

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AVA: Napa Valley

ABV%: 13.5

Tasting Notes: This bright and refreshing Rosé has vibrant pink and purple hues and aromas of raspberry and strawberry complemented by hibiscus and rose petal. Cranberry, pomegranate, and watermelon flavors follow on the palate and lead to a mouthwatering finish.

Winemaker Notes: AThe 2022 growing season began with budbreak in mid-March through early April, followed by abundant shoot growth in May. Early summer brought nice warm days and cool nights with veraison occurring mid to late July. Temperatures remained relatively even through the start of harvest and into August. Early September brought a heat wave that caused us to accelerate the final stages of the harvest to catch the optimum ripeness. The vintage created bright fresh wines with vibrant varietal flavors and textures.

After achieving the desired flavors on the vine, the fruit was harvested in the cool morning hours in an effort to preserve the delicate flavors. Upon receival in the cellar, the fruit was both hand and optically sorted then left on skins for a few hours to achieve the lovely pale pink color and elegant fruit flavors. All fermentation was completed in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures to maintain and enhance the natural flavors. The final blend was completed soon thereafter to capture the delicate youthful aromas and flavors that we see in this Rosé.

Varietal Composition: 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 11% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc.