Our 2007 Casatierra Vineyard Rosé of Syrah is a Californian expression of the dry rosés found in the South of France. In 2004, while visiting Provence and the Southern Rhône, we became fascinated with the remarkable variety of rosés found in the villages. Typically composed of Syrah, Grenache, Counoise, and Cinsault, these wines often exhibit refreshing character with a beautiful salmon color. Our 2007 Casatierra Vineyard Rosé of Syrah is made in a similar style. We started with fantastic fruit, fermented the juice in individual barrels, and aged the wine sur lies in neutral French oak for nine months to develop complexity. This resulted in a serious wine that belies the typical classification of American rosés as something simple to be consumed quickly.

Tasting Notes

Delicate aromas of strawberry, orange zest, and a hint of anise give way to layers of pomegranate, citrus, and juniper berry. The uniquely earthy, rather than overtly fruity, attributes of this wine make it beautifully suited to a wide variety of food pairings like traditional bouillabaisse, excellent charcuterie, or an elegant plate of mildly aromatic cheeses. These attributes gain complexity with time, making this rosé nicely ageable for a few years.

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