2007 Ketcham Estate Pinot Noir Rose'

This Rosé is 100% Pinot Noir from Ketcham Vineyard just off Eastside Road in the Russian River Valley AVA in Sonoma County. It is made in the saignée method, in which the juice of the fermenting pinot noir is bled from the tanks. The light color is due to the short period of time the juice is exposed to the grape skins, which provide color to wine. It is delightfully dry with wafts of strawberry, watermelon and berry. It is crafted as the consummate summer quaffer. Only 40 cases produced.

Served with a light dinner of caprese salad, tuna with white bean salad, and antipasto plate.