2022 Rosie Rabbit Rose of Pinot Noir

Tasting Notes: 

Never been to Lodi? That's okay. The Pinot Noir grapes that were crushed to make this succulent, savory rosé were raised there, and they have a story to tell. "It can get pretty warm where we grew up," they say. "But cool nights bring freshness, and that's why we taste like ripe cherry, strawberry, raspberry, and apricot, with a warm plum spiced nuttiness brought on by hot days, balanced by cooling acidity on the palate." This is your ticket to Lodi, by Pinot Noir invitation only!

Appellation Notes: Lodi AVA

Let’s be honest; it’s hot in Lodi. You need to be poolside with something cold in hand most of the year. About 90 miles east of the San Francisco Bay, Lodi does enjoy cooling influences from the nearby Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, and white grape varieties thrive in these cool pockets. The grapes are fine with the breezes, but you’d still want a fan. Established in 1986, this expansive AVA is one of the largest in the state, boasting over 100,000 acres of planted grapes and over 100 different varieties! It is essentially the flood plain and basin of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, which means its soils are sandy and loamy. The most notable grape is Zinfandel, showcasing Lodi's signature bold fruit flavors and spicy character. But it’s also a region known for producing tropical-flavored Chardonnay, fresh, aromatic, fruity, smooth Viognier, bold, ripe, sweet-scented Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and rustic Barbera wines.