Alba Vineyard Dry Rose Chelsea 2017

Crafted from our estate grown Chambourcin hand harvested at night on October 12, 2017.  Planted at 2,300 vines per acre, and cluster thinned back to 3 tons per acre to concentrate the true flavor potential of this unique varietal.  The only processing of the cold fruit was a soft whole cluster press to retain the aromatic fruit character of the grapes.

A long, slow, cool fermentation preceded Sur-Lie aging for 6 months in small stainless steel tanks which resulted in a deep pink color and bold fruit flavors of fresh strawberry and ripe watermelon.  Rounded and rich on the palette with great minerality on a long lingering finish.