'Pink Lemonade'

Field Blend, Sebastapol, USA 

An aromatic, bone dry and low abv deep rosé to light red that feels like a blitzed up version of spring and fall simultaneously. Thanks to a chance meeting and phenomenal tasting back in April, we are pleased to welcome the newest member of the GWI lineup, Emme! A bushy-tailed project from winemaker Rosalind Reynolds, named after her ecologically-minded grandmother and propelled forwards by her love of minimal intervention winemaking. The 2023 pink lemonade is a blend of all the varieties planted at the organic Ricetti Vineyard, cared for by the very well known Pam and Tom! From two separate picks, one of the earlier ripening varieties, including abouriou and zinfandel for tannin and colour, plus some earlier picked colombard for sharp acidity, all partially crushed and left to ferment on skins for five days. The second pick includes the later-ripening varieties, aromatic valdiguié, spiced carignan & further ripened, more stone-fruited colombard, all very minimally crushed for a partial, six day carbonic maceration. Sliced tomato, zucchini and blossoms, dusty sweet tarts and blow pops on Halloween, ashy salt crust & thick platelets of tannins. Enjoy on a porch swing in your Sunday best.