Grosgrain Blush Rosé Walla Walla Valley 2022

Special Designation: Critic's Choice

Price: $22

This is a blend of Grenache (86%) and Carignan, with the former including the first fruit from the winery’s estate vineyard in the SeVein project along with fruit from Blue Mountain. The Carignan comes from the winery’s Old Milton Vineyard. Fermented in stainless steel (40%), neutral barrel (38%), and concrete, it’s pale peach colored. The aromas show some initial reduction, belying the wine’s youth. Beyond that are notes of whole orange, strawberry, lanolin, and wet stone. Light, bright flavors follow, with a tart, cleansing acidity on the finish. It’s delicious, well-suited on its own or at the dinner table. Decant if still reduced.

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ROSÉ

750

11.5

350

TCA-free micro-agglomerated cork

WASHINGTON

Walla Walla Valley (WA/OR)

Northwest Wine Report

Sean P. Sullivan

2023-04-21

Wine Type: ROSÉ

Bottle Size: 750

Alcohol %: 11.5

Cases: 350

Closure: TCA-free micro-agglomerated cork

State/Province: WASHINGTON

Home Region: Walla Walla Valley (WA/OR)

Source: Northwest Wine Report

Reviewer: Sean P. Sullivan

Published: 2023-04-21