Brian and Marya Gruber's Swallow Hill Vineyard sits on a gentle slope above the picturesque town of Ashland. On this warm site, the natural vigor of Grenache is restrained by layers of sandstone and strong afternoon breezes, which blow regularly throughout the Summer. These conditions, coupled with the Grubers' diligence, allow for the fruit to achieve the ripeness needed for a concentrated, full bodied varietal Grenache, our first bottling in this style.
“Pistoleta”; our signature Rhone White blend of Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne and Grenache Blanc. As in other years, most of the wine is co-fermented to naturally optimize wine chemistry. In the end, we adjust the blend by adding additional Viognier and Grenache Blanc, as needed. Pistoleta is bright, fresh and fruit driven, with notes of citrus and stone fruit. It's an excellent accompaniment to Thai or Mexican food, and a great choice to have before dinner.
Several years ago we realized that in order to make a significant amount of really good dry Rosé in the Southern French style, we would need to plant and grow for rosé. We selected classic rosé varieties like Grenache, and planted them on their own roots in cooler sites, to encourage more vigor, later ripening, and naturally higher acidity.
This is the canned version of our popular Rose' of GSM, sold in 4 packs of 250mL each. It's dangerously convienent and delicious just about anywhere.
The Chelsea Rose may be a test in determining how much fun a professional winemaking operation is allowed to have with a wine and still be able to sell it. Making this wine has been challenging, liberating, and entirely enjoyable.
This wine is based on a recipe that we have made for friends and family in years past. We fortified a sweet rose' of Tempranillo early in fermentation, aged it for 9 months to allow for the spirits to marry, and then lightly infused it with holiday spices, including orange peel, cinnamon, and clove. It's excellent served warm, and will be a popular part of any holiday gathering.
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