2021 Arroyo Seco Rosé of Grenache - Morgan Winery

Lip-smackingly bright and thirst-quenching beams of tart strawberry, lemon zest, mirabelle plum, and underripe peach highlight an immaculately clean and crisp display playfully tingling with mesmerizing streaks of stoney and gravely minerality. Graceful wafts of cherry blossom and baby's-breath gently contribute a dainty floral overlay that is tenderly complicated by a flutter of fresh mint. A hint of flinty delight subtly provides an additional layer of earthiness while a glimmer of salinity points distinctly to coastal influence. Perfectly pretty, lean, and restrained on the palate with oodles of tart refreshment packed into its decidedly delicate profile; exhibiting a classically-styled and food friendly presentation that possesses a flawlessly executed combination of nuance, balance, and drinkability. Barely medium bodied and brimming with high acidity. This 2021 Arroyo Seco Rosé of Grenache by Morgan Winery is an elegant and exciting rosé from Monterey County.  

Located directly south of the Santa Lucia Highlands along the eastern edge of the Salinas Valley, Arroyo Secco is a historic agricultural region that possesses uniquely rocky soils combined with a cool-to-moderate coastal climate that help make it one of Monterey County's highest quality areas for viticulture. This bottling, crafted by Morgan Winery using Grenache grown in Arroyo Seco, is an energetic and engaging example of the style of rosé this region is capable of shaping. This boasts an elegant yet zesty fruit profile packed with berry, citrus, and stone fruits enhanced by soft florals, gentle herbs, and plenty of rocky earthiness to add complexity and depth. This is juicy and delicious today with no need for further aging, yet it will easily hold well for a few more years. Yum.