County Line Rose 2021
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With its polished mouthfeel and laser-focused finish, the 2021 County Line Rosé is a beautiful example of finesse. The pale peachy color hints at the flavor profile, with notes of ripe peach, fresh guava, and zesty lime leaf that entice and refresh. Brilliant acidity and a wet stone minerality make this a wine custom built for afternoons and sunshine.
Vibrant and versatile, the 2021 Rosé pairs equally well alongside freshly shucked oysters or a hearty vegetarian cassoulet. The 2021 vintage features a new watercolor rendition of the classic horse and plow label by County Line's artist friend John Ed Bon Fed.
Whether it’s playful and fun or savory and serious, most rosé today is not your grandmother’s White Zinfandel, though that category remains strong. Pink wine has recently become quite trendy, and this time around it’s commonly quite dry. Since the pigment in red wines comes from keeping fermenting juice in contact with the grape skins for an extended period, it follows that a pink wine can be made using just a brief period of skin contact—usually just a couple of days. The resulting color depends on grape variety and winemaking style, ranging from pale salmon to deep magenta.
Surrounded by redwood forests and often blanketed in chilly, ocean fog, the Anderson Valley is one of California’s most picturesque appellations. During the growing season, moist, cool, late afternoon air flows in from the Pacific Ocean along the Navarro River and over the valley's golden, oak-studded hills. High and low temperatures can vary as much as 40 or 50 degrees within a single day, allowing for slow and gentle ripening of grapes, which will in turn create elegantly balanced wines.
The Anderson Valley is best known for Pinot Noir made in a range of styles from delicate and floral to powerful and concentrated. Chardonnay also shines here, and both varieties are often utilized for the production of some of California’s best traditional method sparkling wines. The region also draws inspiration from Alsace and produces excellent Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris.