2019 Suisun Valley Rosé - Tolenas Vineyards & Winery

Young strawberry, crushed rocks, watermelon juice. Tangerine, wildflowers, pink lady apple. A fresh and crunchy burst of citrus zest, peach, and cherry spritzer pulses with expressive pure-fruited energy; managing to remain lovably bright and crisp despite notable concentration. Behind the tart and invigorating initial attack notes of frozen gravel and quartz emerge to deliver a wave of glacial minerality that provides a blast of clean stony refreshment. A hint of white gummy bear surfaces to reassert juicy youthful character without offsetting the delicate balance of fruit and earth. Wonderfully forward, colorful, and inviting while remaining dry and rejuvenating on the palate; expressing plenty of simple primary succulence without abandoning structure or nerve. Medium in body with nicely elevated acidity. This 2019 Suisun Valley Rosé by Tolenas Vineyards & Winery is a thirst-quenching and delicious rosé from Solano County.

Now that the northern hemisphere is firmly in the midst of peak rosé season many of us are indulging in our fair share of crisp and refreshing pink wine. This bottling, crafted by Tolenas Vineyards & Winery using a blend of primarily Grenache and Petite Sirah sourced from within California's Suisun Valley, is an excellent choice for drinking outside on a warm summer afternoon. As its deep color indicates this wine possesses a relatively juicy red-fruited core that is matched in intensity by cool stony minerality and a firm vein of acidity. Its lighthearted and friendly style promises to pair very well with fresh summer meals while remaining perfectly enjoyable on its own. A fun and enjoyable pink sipper.