2017 Waxwing Delfina’s Vineyard Arroyo Seco Pinot Noir Rosé

12.9% alc., 85 cases, $25. Released March 2018. Pommard 4 harvested at 21.0-22.0º Brix. Whole cluster pressed and fermented in stainless steel. Aged 3 months in neutral red barrels with occasional lees stirring. · Moderately light pinkish orange color in the glass. Very inviting aromas of blood orange, strawberry, rose petal and spice. Bright and bracing, like biting into a cold naval orange. Added flavors of apricot, strawberry and tart cherry. Easy to cozy up to with a sense of orange hanging onto the finish. Score: 91. Reviewed April 15, 2018

Winery: Waxwing Wine Cellars
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