2011 Tempranillo Rosé

Aromas of tangerine, freshly-picked peach and strawberry are mirrored in crisp flavors of wild red raspberries, kiwi fruit and hibiscus tea. Light and refreshing, yet structured and complex, this European-style rosé is a perfect sipper for summer 2012, pairs beautifully with charcuterie, mild cheeses and shellfish, and will age beautifully over the next three to five years.

Estate Grown, Produced and Bottled on Rhinefarm Estate Vineyard: • The Bundschu family’s 150+year-old vineyard is located on the SW slopes of the Mayacamas Mountains, just eight miles north of San Pablo Bay. • Terrain below 150 ft elevation features gently sloping Huichica clay loam soils with gravel deposits and cooler growing conditions that deliver minerality and focused acidity. Wines grown in these blocks bear the Sonoma Coast designation to reflect their cool climate character. • Five Acres of Riscal, Mauro and UCD 2 clones, planted 1993, yield 4.0 tons per acre.

• Harvested by hand in half-ton bins during cool morning hours • Destemmed, and conveyed direct to tank • Must left on skins for 24-48 hours to extract light color and berry phenolics • Juice drained off skins and fermented at cool temperatures • Yeast strain: VL-1 • 100% stainless-steel fermentation to completeness

240 cases.