Wine Summary

This wine screams summer with notes of strawberries, cream, and white hibiscus. The subtle cream notes of this wine were developed via sur lee aging on the fine yeast lees for an extended timeframe. While still crisp as we think a Rose should be, this vintage also has added layers of complexity not typically found in a single varietal Rose.

Harvest Facts

Varietal Specifics: 100% Merlot

Grower: Pellegrini Vineyards, South Harbor Vineyard

AVA: North Fork of Long Island, New York

Brix at Harvest: 20

Winemaking Facts

Quantity Produced: 200 Cases

Fermentation + Bottling: Shepherd's Run

ABV: 12%

TA: 7.5

pH: 3.21

Yeast: Elixir

Fermentation Time: 17 days

Sur lee aging: 66 Days on fine lees.

Bottle Date: April 7, 2022

Cold Stable: Yes, 28 days  of chilling in stainless steel. No chemical additions.

Heat/Protein Stable: Minimal Bentonite (volcanic clay) was settled through this wine post fermentation to provide some stabilization while not impacting flavor and aroma. As such this wine may become cloudy if stored in excessive heat. The wine aroma and flavor will not be affected, however its crystal clear appearance may be impacted. To prevent this cloudy appearance please take care to store this perishable wine in an environment less than 85 degrees Fahrenheit.