2021 Somnium Rose, Napa Valley, USA

Vintage:

The 2021 Vintage Will Be Remembered For Low Yields With Intensely-Flavored, Small-Sized Berries And A Smooth And Uneventful Harvest Season. The Season Started Off With Very Little Rain, Leading To The 2nd Year Of Drought Conditions In Napa Valley, Harvest Began Early With White Wine Grapes Picked On July 30th And Red Wine Grapes Beginning On August 31st. Whil Concerning In The Long Term, The Drought Of 2021 Resulted In A More Natural Load On The Vines, Requiring Less Pruning And Dropping Of Fruit. The Resulting Grapes Are Packed Full Of Flavor. Winemakers Across The Valley Are Excited About The Prospects Of The 2021s And It Is Likely The Smaller Yields Per Vine And Smaller Berry Size Will Result In Another Amazing Vintage From Napa Valley. – Napa Valley Vintners

Tasting:

Simultaneously Bright And Luscious, This Rosé Has All The Charisma Of A Sunny Napa Valley Morning. A Brilliant Watermelon-Candy Color Hints At The Intense Melon And Wild  Strawberry Aromas On The Nose. The Wonderfully Soft, Full Palate Explodes With Ripe Red Cherries Strawberries, And Raspberries, Coiled Seamlessly Together By Energizing Layers Of Fresh Cranberry And Mandarin Orange Zest.