2017 Attune Pinot Noir Rose Eigth Street Vineyard Carneros Sonoma County #NationalRoseDay

#NationalRoseDay so we celebrate with Attune Wines Pinot Noir Rose. You have heard in the past I'm a huge fan of their wines and this juice will again treat my palate. The production on this beauty is a mere 125 cases.

The story behind Attune is amazing how people come together from different walks of life to create something very special. Click the all about them link to learn more. Today 8.5 acres of vines are farmed meticulously to ensure 2 to 2.5 ton per acre is harvested. This technique leads to flavor intensive grapes and beautiful profile wines. The quality of these wines is so consistent year after year and why I seek out their small production juice.

The nose on the 2017 Rose shows intense wild strawberry aromas coupled with fresh honeydew melon and floral notes. A kiss of spice tickles the nose. Allow the wine to warm and hints of cherry and now the floral notes become fresh rose pedals. Perfect aromatics.

The mouth is full of juicy strawberry and ripe melon with splashes of cherry. I can picture this fruit at harvest...small clusters of grapes hanging majestically from the vines with not a raisin among them, nurtured for this moment when it will be hand picked, sorted and become the nectar we love. The flavors roll beautifully across the tongue and I love the acidity in this wine. I found my glass demanding to be filled again and again.  A very fine rose Kenneth!

Swing by their website wine shop by clicking the buy wine link and enjoy your own Attune Wines. Quick before they run out!

Cheers
Dan

2017 Campesino Cellars Isa Grenache Rose Sonoma Coast

When I think small production premium wine my corkscrew heads towards a bottle of Campesino Cellars. Macario Montoya owner/winemaker has a simple philosophy to his wine making: it should be an expression of the earth created in the vineyard. It's the winemakers job to finish the process. Wife Griselda Ceja is the other half of Campesino Cellars. She grew up in the Napa Valley in the vineyards and knows first hand how hard the campesinos work and how vital they are to the quality of the wines. These qualities/values drive the success of their label and contribute the many followers of their wines ( yes I'm a huge fan).

The 2017 Rose starts with a rush of fresh strawberry racing from the glass. Small bursts of red berry clusters follow with a dash of allspice. So crisp and refreshing on the nose.

The mouth is so good with fresh strawberries and red raspberries juicy from start to finish. Love the freshness of the fruit followed by the hint of allspice to make the wine absolutely perfect. Great acidity too. A rose you will (yes me too) want to drink every day it's that good. Only 75 cases produced

Swing by the website and purchase these outstanding wines by clicking this wine link before it's all sold out. You will be a fan of Campesino Cellars too after you sip.

Cheers
Dan