2018 Fesstivity Brut Rosé

Summertime favorite!

Appellation

Sta. Rita Hills

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Wine Enthusiast

Jeb Dunnuck

Vinous

Vineyard Sources

58% Parker West Vineyard (Block 5) 42% Rio Vista Vineyard (Block 11A) both located in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation

Barrel Aging

100% barrel aged for 7 months in neutral French oak barrels

Cooperage

In tirage for 23 months

Technical Data

Composition

100% Pinot Noir

Alcohol %

12.5

Acidity

0.741 g/100mL

3.19

Harvest Brix

18.4-20.0

Harvest Date

8/27-9/13/18

Production

443 cases

Description

Generous passion fruit, raspberry and a hint of orange zest won't be missed on the nose. Persistent bubbles dance in the flute, while bright tangy flavors of cranberry, raspberry, grapefruit are mellowed by a touch of vanilla on a pleasant palate that finishes with a clean, quenching acidity.

Wine Critic Reviews

"...has a good bit of richness, but the aromatics aren't as expressive as in the other wines in this range. Perhaps the recent disgorgement explains some of that. The Brut Rosé is 100% Pinot, and that very much comes through in its feel." ~ Antonio Galloni's Vinous "Its salmon hue is followed by an attractive nose of ripe cherry and strawberry fruits as well as savory herbs and spice. It's also nicely textured, medium-bodied, and balanced, with bright acidity and a clean finish." ~ Jeb Dunnuck