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2023 WALT Rosella's Pinot Noir

$90.00
$81.00 Member price*
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Critic Review
97
Points
Jeb Dunnuck, Virginie Boone
"From a compressed vintage known for its coolness and long hangtime, the 2023 Pinot Noir Rosella's Vineyard is an exemplary wine, so floral and pretty in hibiscus and sage. The texture is layered and gravelly, reflecting the rocky terrain of the site, so generously expressive in its youth, with freshness and ripeness in balance. This is an incredible wine that will do well in the cellar another 10-12 years."
This vineyard, named for Gary Franscioni's wife Rosella, was planted in 1996 and was the first in their portfolio. Rosella's vineyard is characterized by it's maritime climate with strong coastal winds coming off of the Monterey Bay. Foggy mornings and sunny, breezy afternoons keep the site cool and ideal for Pinot Noir. We work with Pisoni, 777, 667, and 828 clones at this site which bring complexity and nuance to the finished wine.

2023 WALT Rosella's Pinot Noir

97
Points
2023 WALT Rosella's Pinot Noir2023 WALT Rosella's Pinot Noir

Central Coast AVA
Roughly 250 miles along the coastline of California from
Santa Barbara County to San Francisco County

Santa Lucia Highlands
Maritime climate with strong coastal winds from
Monterey Bay

Sandy Loam Soils
Cause vines to produce grapes with powerful
varietal character

Aromas of sun-warmed raspberry, ripe strawberry, chaparral, and dark rose petals rise from the glass, creating a captivating bouquet. The palate is plush and beautifully fresh, with a well-balanced structure that carries the fruit flavors seamlessly. The finish is long and elegant, leaving a lasting impression of red berries and floral notes.

  • Fresh Raspberry
    Sun Warmed Raspberry
  • Ripe Strawberry
  • Rose Petals
    Dark Rose Petals
  • Floral

This vineyard, named for Gary Franscioni's wife Rosella, was planted in 1996 and was the first in their portfolio. Rosella's vineyard is characterized by it's maritime climate with strong coastal winds coming off of the Monterey Bay. Foggy mornings and sunny, breezy afternoons keep the site cool and ideal for Pinot Noir. We work with Pisoni, 777, 667, and 828 clones at this site which bring complexity and nuance to the finished wine.

More Information
Bottle Size750mL
Varietal Composition100% Pinot Noir
Barrel Aging10 Months in 35% New French Oak
AppellationSanta Lucia Highlands, Monterey County
VineyardRosella's Vineyard
Vintage NotesRemarkably cool and late, the 2023 vintage produced wines of singular character and quality. The winter season started wet, with record rainstorms and mountaintop snowfall, leaving aquifers full and vines healthy. A cool spring indicated the later harvest to come, with a late start to budbreak and a long flowering period on the vines that was accompanied by wildflower super blooms. Through mild summer temperatures the vines set an ample crop load with strong canopy growth. After patient waiting and long hangtimes, warm weather came at just the right moment in fall to push ripeness to completion, resulting in wines that are deep, vital, and age worthy.
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