2020 Lakeside Vineyard Rosé of Cabernet Franc - Leah Jørgensen Cellars

White raspberry, crushed rocks, grapefruit zest. Rainier cherry, rose water, mirabelle plum. Strikingly dainty and delicate waves of red pear, lemon, and nectarine lead a pure and wonderfully pretty attack that comes across as tart and crisp while also remaining impressively layered and complex. Pleasant notes of sagebrush and fresh thyme gently impart understated wild herbal qualities that mingle with subtle petaly floral hints of orchid and geranium. Intriguing impressions of sandy soil and stony minerality contribute compelling earthy charms while a pinch of white pepper provides just a dash of spice. Delightfully lean, bright, and energetic on the palate while remaining tremendously unique and characterful; exhibiting a surprisingly restrained, savory, and food friendly presentation that is lively and thirst-quenching yet still quite intriguing and serious. Light bodied yet flavor-packed and brimming with high acidity. This 2020 Lakeside Vineyard Rosé of Cabernet Franc by Leah Jørgensen Cellars is a classically-styled and delicious rosé from Oregon's Rogue Valley.

Known primarily for the complex and uniquely herbal red wine it produces, Cabernet Franc is also capable of being shaped into crisp and delicious rosé as it often is in regions like France's Loire Valley. This botting, crafted by Leah Jørgensen Cellars using Cabernet Franc sourced from the Lakeside Vineyard in Southern Oregon, beautifully showcases this noble grape's ability to make wonderfully energetic and elegant rosé. This generously emits a diverse medley of stone, berry, and citrus fruits playfully balanced by wild herbal notes, understated florals, and stony minerality. This is perfectly ready for immediate enjoyment yet may also benefit from some additional bottle age - especially for those who enjoy savory tertiary notes over bright primary fruit. Excellent.