2021 Estate "Ruby Ruby" Saignée Rosé - Emeritus Vineyards

Immaculately fresh and vibrant beams of juicy strawberry, ruby grapefruit, tart raspberry, plump red cherry, and pink lemonade radiate with strikingly bright and lively brilliance within a terrifically spunky and energetic display. Wafts of rose hips, hydrangeas, and cherry blossom whimsically provide streaks of fresh floral character that playfully intersects with clean organic impressions of forest after rain. Hints of ocean fog and saline minerality gently contribute fresh and lightly salty charms that abound beneath the outgoing and exciting fruit. Enchantingly pure, plump, and pretty on the palate with nice depth to compliment it's undeniably refreshing crispness and crunch; exhibiting a tart, dry, and satisfying presentation that is flavor-packed while remaining wonderfully lean, juicy, and delicate. Medium bodied and bursting with high acidity. This 2021 Estate "Ruby Ruby" Saignée Rosé by Emeritus Vineyards is a unique and delicious rosé from Sonoma's Russian River Valley.

Literally meaning "to bleed" in French, Saignée is a widely-practiced winemaking technique where a portion of unfermented juice is removed from recently crushed red wine grapes and then this juice is fermented separately into its own wine. This bottling, crafted by Emeritus Vineyards using Pinot Noir sourced from their Russian River Valley estate vineyards, showcases how interesting and exciting this often underappreciated wine style can be. This playfully gushes with gobs of tart and juicy berry and citrus fruits while flutters of pretty florals, subtle forest tones, and pleasant salinity provide additional layers of depth. This has been shaped in an attractive and uncomplicated drink-now style that is excellent both on its own or with food, and is sure to bring a smile to the face of anyone lucky enough to try it. Yum.