2023 Dean's List Cabernet Franc Rose

Description/Winemakers Notes:

Made from the young vines on our estate property, this bold Rose packs a (Hawaiian) punch. Direct to press after 12 hours on skins gave us a colour better than we could have imagined. Throughout the ferment, the aromas were showing us cranberry juice and fruit punch. This is no rose to snooze on!

Tasting Notes:

Bright pink colour pairs perfectly with its fruity nose and confident flavours. At first nosing there is ripe strawberry and hints of watermelon, and a touch of earthiness. The palate offers strawberry rhubarb, with a dry and almost savoury finish. So much red fruit here.

Pairing Suggestions:

Strawberry compote and shortcake, watermelon and feta salad with mint, or turkey burgers.

Technical Notes:

Appellation: St. David’s Bench

Harvest Date: September 29, 2023

Alcohol/Volume: 13%

Residual Sugar: 0 g/L

Total Acidity: 5.6

pH Level: 3.64

Cellaring Recommendations: Drink now through 2027