Pedroncelli Dry Rose of Zinfandel

From the Winemaker:

When it comes to appreciating this style of wine we have it
down to an art. We have been producing rosé since 1954 and
have more than 65 vintages under our belt. We look for a style
that captures the essence of fruit and is crisp and a touch spicy.
The grapes for our Rosé were harvested from the Bushnell
Vineyard, a longtime family source. The site’s well-drained rocky
soils, hillsides and excellent microclimate enable zinfandel to
develop generous fruit flavors.

Winemaking
The vintage had a good start to the year with even weather
over the growing season through August. This gave the Zinfandel, targeted for the Rosé, time to develop and ripen. The block
was picked the fourth week of August to keep the flavor profile,
the sugars low, and maintain bright acidity in the grapes for a
nicely balanced wine.
Once destemmed and pressed, the 100% free run juice is transferred to temperature controlled stainless steel tanks for a slow
fermentation at 58 degrees F. The fruitiness of the zinfandel
grape lends rounded and balanced flavor in the wine. Bottled
a few months after harvest, the wine captures the freshness of
the variety.

Tasting Notes
Pale pink in color and light bodied, the aromas of rose petals and
fresh strawberries are followed by flavors of red fruits (strawberry
and cherry) with a touch of warm baking spices. Crisp acidity delivers a bright and refreshing finish.

Technical Information
APPELLATION: Dry Creek Valley
BARREL AGING: None
ALCOHOL: 13.7%
pH: 3.53
TOTAL ACIDITY: .530g/100ml