In the Sonoma Square you will find shops and wine tasting but one special location close to the fountain you will find Passaggio Wines. Inside you will be invited to taste a variety of wines both red and white, encouraged to ask questions, promoted to sit back, relax and enjoy your experience. Just down the road roughly 4 miles is the winery where all the magic comes together. While you will find owner winemaker Cynthia Cosco in her tasting room on many days, you can also visit her here at the winery on Carneros Vineyard Way, where you will find her checking barrels, blending and tasting to ensure the wines are perfect for the bottle. It's been quite the journey from the early days in Virginia to the wine country of California but ask her and she will tell you I wouldn't trade it for the world.
Today we tasted the newer release the 2018 Tempranillo Rose from one of the vineyards she sources fruit from in Clarksburg. I love the label and it's one dedicated to her Mom who "always saw the world through rose colored glasses." As Cindy says "She's right. Here's to the good life." Limited production and one that sells out quickly (which is why I bought some to stash) only 142 cases produced. Once you uncap the screw cap enclosure, the fruit and citrus race from the glass. Cherry, strawberry with a hint of raspberry followed by citrus and a hint of wild daisys. The mouth shows beautifully with cherry and strawberry, a splash of tangerine followed by raspberry all leading to a crisp clean finish. I keep telling Cindy this wine gets better with each vintage. I'm spot on!!!
Stop by and visit while in Sonoma. I think you will love the wines.
Cheers
Dan
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