2008 Bouchaine Rose of Syrah, Rockin' H Vineyard, Sonoma Coast  New release, May 2009!

This Rose (Rosé) wine works with a range of foods--from grilled lean chicken breast to slow-cooked tenderloin.

The Syrah grapes that form the basis for this dry Rose (Rosé) wine come from the Sonoma Coast. We gently whole-cluster pressed the fruit (no crushing whatsoever), yielding a gorgeous crimson tint to this wine. Don’t be fooled by sweet associations to other blush wines and beverages of this hue. This Rose (Rosé) is all about grapefruit and strawberry flavors balanced with sprightly acidity. Chill this lovely wine slightly for a before dinner drink. As a wise man and friend of Bouchaine winemaker Michael Richmond says, "A rosé is red wine without the commitment." A smart wine without the overbearing formality, as well as a flirty wine without any sugary showiness--the perfect combination!

Only 306 cases of this Bacchus Collection wine was produced (back label was printed ahead of bottling and reads 340 cases).

  $18.00