
2019 Firestone Vineyard Rosé, Santa Ynez Valley
The wine expresses aromas of cherries, citrus, roses and mandavilla flowers. The palate further expresses these red fruit characters, complemented by its bright acidity.
Winemaker Notes
2019 had a robust amount of rain during the winter, ending Santa Barbara County's drought. We had early bud break with a mild spring and summer. Our first pick was September 11th. There was a short heat spike in early September which lasted about one week, then we were back to consistent, mild weather again, allowing us to pick each block at the optimum time. The Firestone vineyard was completely picked by November 11th.
Composition
45% Merlot , 22% Sauvignon Blanc, 12% Syrah, 9 % Gewürztraminer, 7% Grenache, 5% Riesling
Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Rosato / Rose
Appellation
Santa Ynez Valley
Acid
6.4 g/L
pH
3.25
Aging
Stainless steel
Alcohol %
13.5
Vineyard Notes
The Santa Ynez Valley is located just two hours north of Los Angeles and five hours south of San Francisco, adjacent the cold Pacific Ocean. With the greatest concentration of wineries in Santa Barbara County - roughly 18% of its total land planted to vineyards - it is among the favorite weekend destinations for wine aficionados in the Central Coast region.
Production
571 Cases