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Russian River Vineyards Rose Russian River Valley - Russian River Vineyards Rose 2023 (750ml)
Price: $16.99
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| Producer | Russian River Vineyards Rose Russian River Valley |
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| Vintage | 2023 |
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| Sku | 33411 |
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| Size | 750ml |
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Russian River Vineyards Rose 2023
A graceful Rosé of Pinot Noir, celebrared for its delicate blush color and captivating bouquet. Aromas of ripe strawberries, watermelon, and soft floral undertones invite you in, while the crisp acidity and vibrant red fruit flavors unfold on the palate. Elegant and well-balanced, this Rosé offers a refined texture and a clean, refreshing finish that lingers beautifully.
Nose: The aromatics are bright, clean, and inviting. Expect prominent notes of fresh strawberry, raspberry, and often a hint of watermelon or white cherry. Secondary floral notes like rose petal or peach blossom, along with a bright citrus zest (grapefruit, tangerine) and a subtle minerality reminiscent of river rock or a sea breeze.
Palate: On the palate, the wine is dry and light-bodied, yet offers good fruit intensity. The red berry flavors (strawberry, red currant) are pure and juicy. A hallmark is its flirtatious, crisp acidity that provides excellent freshness and a mouth-watering quality. It's often described as "clean" and "bright," with a harmonious balance that makes it incredibly easy to drink and a "beautifully balanced finish."
Finish: Refreshing, clean, and persistent, with the bright red fruit and a subtle citrus or mineral note lingering, leaving the palate invigorated.
Pairing
Grilled Shrimp, Scallops, or White Fish: Simple preparations with lemon and herbs.
Salmon or Tuna: Grilled or seared, especially with a fruit salsa.
Oysters on the Half Shell: Its crispness and minerality are a fantastic match.
Crab Salad or Tuna Tartare: As specifically suggested by a producer.
Fresh Goat Cheese and Pear Salad: The wine's fruit and acidity complement tangy cheese.
Charcuterie Boards: Featuring lighter cured meats like prosciutto and mild salamis.
History
Giovanni “Gio” Balistreri is a product of four generations of Sonoma County farmers. Gio was seven years old when he went to work on his family’s dairy farm. Up at dawn each day with his grandfather, Les, Gio did the chores and learned the skills of his family’s livelihood.
By the time Gio was set to leave for college, he already had ten years of practical farming experience. But Gio’s father, Jack Balistreri, had realized the potential of the family farm for growing wine grapes. So Gio and his father planted four acres of Pinot Noir grapes in Freestone, CA. With his first wine harvest already pending, Gio attended Fresno State University, where he majored in Agricultural business with concentrations in Winery Management, Wine Marketing, & Wine Sales.
In 2008, Gio was tapped by legendary winemaker Anthony Austin to join a team that acquired Russian River Vineyards. Under Anthony’s tutelage, Gio learned the “light touch” approach to winemaking that has become a hallmark of Russian River Vineyards. Since then, Russian River Vineyards’ wines have won more than 300 medals.
The region boasts a rare combination of climate attributes. It enjoys warm summer days which are important for sugar production in grapes, but its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, and the Russian River itself, keep it cool at night via transmission of cold air and fog from the ocean. The cool night temperatures preserve the acidity in the grapes. This combination of warm days and cool nights allows farmers to achieve and maintain the delicate balance of sugar and acid. That balance is a hallmark of quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines, and some of the world’s best wines made from those varietals can consistently be found here, vintage after vintage. These attributes, combined with rich and diverse soil conditions, make the Russian River Valley a winemaker’s dream.
