Sangiovese Rosé

Sangiovese Rosé

Tasting Notes

Pink salmon in hue with fragrant aromas of strawberry, cranberry and a hint of honeydew melon. Bright clean acid leads to a lingering finish of peach with a hint of graphite. A delicious Rosè to enjoy chilled or served at 55-60 F to showcase its many layers.

Winemaking Notes

Vintage: 2016

Varietal Blend: 100% Sangiovese

Appellation: Oasis, Canyon Vineyard Ranch, Art Den Hoed, Blue Mountain

pH: 3.31

TA: 6.4 g/l

RS: 6.42 g/l

Alcohol: 13.03%

Oak: None

Fining: None

Aging: 2 months in SS Cold soaked 24-60 hours

Malolactic: None%

Yeast: Vivace, Andante

Harvest Dates: October 5-9, 2016

Bottling Date: December 28, 2016

Acclaim

89 Points

2014 Vintage

2015 Critics Challenge

88 Points

2012 Vintage

Wine AdvocateJeb Dunnuck

88 Points, Recommended Roses from Around the World

2011 Vintage

Aug 31, 2012

Wine SpectatorHarvey Steiman

90 Points

2012 Vintage

Jul 01, 2012

The Tasting PanelAnthony Dias Blue

Gold Medal

2011 Vintage

Apr 15, 2012

2012 US National Wine Competition - Vineyard & Winery Mgmt

89 Points

2010 Vintage

Oct 15, 2011

Wine Spectator

This gentle rose is shocking pink in color but subdued in its strawberry and rhubarb flavors. Flavors pick up intensity on the dry finish. Drink now. -Harvey Steiman, October 15, 2011
Harvey Steiman

Recommended Value Summer White

2010 Vintage

Aug 01, 2011

Food & Wine

"Washington's Columbia Valley isn't known for the Sangiovese grape variety, nor for rosés. As a result, Waterbrook's lightly floral bottling is a nice surprise." - Ray Isle, Food & Wine, August 2011
Ray Isle

Top Ros's in the World

2009 Vintage

Jul 31, 2010

Wine Spectator

"Light, dry and refreshing for its vivid watermelon and guava flavors, lingering gently." - Harvey Steiman, July 31, 2010

Harvey Steiman

Recommended

2009 Vintage

Mar 25, 2010

Wine Press Northwest

"The Oasis Vineyard long as served as the source for this dry pink that's big on strawberry freezer jam and cherry blossom aromas" - Wine Press Northwest, Spring 2010

Top WA Rose

2007 Vintage

Jun 01, 2008

The Seattle TimesPaul Gregutt