2019 rosé of sangiovese | columbia valley€¦ · 19-02-2020  · all in all 2019 yielded crisp...

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www.BarnardGriffin.com | 878 Tulip Lane, Richland WA 99352 Greg Buzzell, National Sales Manager, Western Region - (206) 391-5271 | Tom Champine, National Sales Manager - (971) 235-4333 VINTAGE The 2019 growing season, my 42nd in Washington, was defined not by exception but by an almost eerie normality. Normal, that is until a welcome downturn in fall temperatures which helped to moderate sugars and to preserve natural acidity. Budbreak was slightly delayed following an unseasonably cold and snowy February but vine growth quickly caught up to normal in a warm Spring. Through the summer heat summations (our scorecard for vine growth) were about a week ahead of long-term averages and consistent or a bit behind recent vintages. We have to view this as ‘normal’ in a warming environment. 2019 lacked the scorching warmth of recent summers and there was a welcome reprieve from regional forest fire smoke. Maturation proceeded at a desirable pace with solid grape acidity and moderate fruit sugars allowing for crisp balanced whites and rich restrained reds. The only blemish on an otherwise fine season was an early freeze in the second week of October which brought harvest in many locations to an early conclusion. Cabernet Sauvignon grown at higher altitudes was spared the freeze and virtually all other reds were safely harvested by that point. All in all 2019 yielded crisp whites with heightened fruit character and balanced reds of moderate alcohol, dense body, and mature flavors. TECHNICAL Vineyards – Balcom & Moe ColumbiaValley Michael’s Vineyard Wahluke Slope Van Batavia Vineyard ColumbiaValley Gunkel Vineyard ColumbiaValley Lonesome Spring Ranch YakimaValley Kiona Vineyard Red Mountain Alcohol – 12.3% pH – 3.26 TA – .69 RS – .31 g/100 ml Malolactic Status – negative Harvest Date – 9/13 to 10/11 Winemaking – cool fermented in stainless steel to retain fruit intensity and minimize oxidation Quantity – 13,800 cases Bottled – February, 2020 SENSORY Dry, bright, crisp and refreshing. Impressive, assertive aromas and flavors of melon rind and strawberry with hints of raspberry and pomegranate. This classy, food-friendly Rosé of Sangiovese is a consistent award-winner at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Rob Griffin Proprietor | Head Winemaker 2019 Rosé of Sangiovese | Columbia Valley

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Page 1: 2019 Rosé of Sangiovese | Columbia Valley€¦ · 19-02-2020  · All in all 2019 yielded crisp whites with heightened fruit character and balanced reds of moderate alcohol, dense

www.BarnardGriffin.com | 878 Tulip Lane, Richland WA 99352Greg Buzzell, National Sales Manager, Western Region - (206) 391-5271 | Tom Champine, National Sales Manager - (971) 235-4333

V I N TAG EThe 2019 growing season, my 42nd in Washington, was defined not by exception but by an almost eerie normality. Normal, that is until a welcome downturn in fall temperatures which helped to moderate sugars and to preserve natural acidity. Budbreak was slightly delayed following an unseasonably cold and snowy February but vine growth quickly caught up to normal in a warm Spring.

Through the summer heat summations (our scorecard for vine growth) were about a week ahead of long-term averages and consistent or a bit behind recent vintages. We have to view this as ‘normal’ in a warming environment. 2019 lacked the scorching warmth of recent summers and there was a welcome reprieve from regional forest fire smoke. Maturation proceeded at a desirable pace with solid grape acidity and moderate fruit sugars allowing for crisp balanced whites and rich restrained reds. The only blemish on an otherwise fine season was an early freeze in the second week of October which brought harvest in many locations to an early conclusion. Cabernet Sauvignon grown at higher altitudes was spared the freeze and virtually all other reds were safely harvested by that point.

All in all 2019 yielded crisp whites with heightened fruit character and balanced reds of moderate alcohol, dense body, and mature flavors.

T EC H N I C A LVineyards – Balcom & Moe Columbia ValleyMichael’s Vineyard Wahluke SlopeVan Batavia Vineyard Columbia ValleyGunkel Vineyard Columbia Valley Lonesome Spring Ranch Yakima ValleyKiona Vineyard Red Mountain

Alcohol – 12.3%pH – 3.26TA – .69RS – .31 g/100 mlMalolactic Status – negative

Harvest Date – 9/13 to 10/11

Winemaking – cool fermented in stainless steel to retain fruit intensity and minimize oxidation

Quantity – 13,800 casesBottled – February, 2020

S E N S O R YDry, bright, crisp and refreshing. Impressive, assertive aromas and flavors of melon rind and strawberry with hints of raspberry and pomegranate. This classy, food-friendly Rosé of Sangiovese is a consistent award-winner at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Rob GriffinProprietor | Head Winemaker

2019 Rosé of Sangiovese | Columbia Valley