LOLETA VINEYARDS CENTRAL COAST ROSÉ

<p><strong>Tasting Notes</strong></p>

<p>Candied summer fruit. - Ranging from vivid pink to deep raspberry, these fruit-driven wines are often typical of rosé made in warmer climates, like Spain and Australia.</p>

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<p><strong>Vineyard Notes</strong></p>

<p>The Central Coast AVA in California covers the long stretch of coastline from San Francisco Bay south to Santa Barbara, and reaches inland from the Pacific Ocean to the borders of the Central Valley. . The cool climate in much of the Central Coast AVA is excellently suited to the Burgundy varieties of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, despite the fact that the northernmost part of the region is a full 10 degrees closer to the equator than Burgundy (at latitude 47°N). The hotter, more inland areas of the Central Coast are also good for Zinfandel, which is planted in San Benito County and Paso Robles. Cabernet Sauvignon does well in the higher-altitude parts of the AVA, particularly in the Santa Cruz Mountains north of Monterey Bay.</p>

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<p><strong>Winemaking Notes</strong></p>

<p>Rosé Blend is a term identify rosé wines made from unusual or rarely seen varieties or combinations of grape varieties. There is great variation within the world of rosé, from the fresh, strawberry-tinged wines of Provence to the much-maligned category of White Zinfandel. The grape varieties used are most commonly red, and the pale color is achieved by limiting the contact the grape has with its skins. Usually, rosé wines are made from the grape varieties that are common to where they are made – for example, Provence rosé wines are usually made from a combination of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, while rosé wines from New Zealand are commonly made from Pinot Noir.</p>