2023 Petite Sirah Rosé

Vineyard Property: Bales Creek Estate

Appellation:  Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley
Varietal Selection:   100% Petite Sirah 

Growing Season: The Vintage of a Lifetime

In 2023, Napa Valley experienced one of the longest growing seasons in a decade or more. With consistent, mild weather throughout the season, above-average crop yields, and extended hang time, 2023 is an exceptional, high-quality, memorable vintage. 
 
Winter and spring rains led to full reservoirs and healthy, saturated soils; ideal conditions as grape growers headed into bud break. The mild, warm summer weather (72-75 degrees F) supported healthy canopy growth through bloom and set. Relatively cool weather throughout the growing season in tandem with an abundance of sunshine allowed grape skins to ripen slowly and develop exceptional flavor.

Harvest Date: October 8, 2023

Winemaking

Hand-harvested, picked at night
Whole cluster pressed and cold settled for 3 days
Fermented in stainless at 55° to retain delicate esters 
Aged sur lees for 12 months in French oak 
Un-fined and sterile filtered

Notes: The 2023 Rosé of Petite Sirah opens with vibrant aromas of strawberry jam, raspberry, cranberry and candied watermelon.  Soft and juicy on the palate, the fruit parade continues with soft, balanced acidity and subtle floral notes that make this rosé light, refreshing, complex and udderly drinkable.  Reminiscent of a Provençal rosé from the south of France, the lower alcohol at 11% makes this wine perfect for an any occasion.