2022 North Fork Rose

Wine Summary This summer sipper is highlighted with notes of honeydew, strawberry, and white tea. The subtle cream in this wine was developed via sur lee aging on the fine yeast lees for an extended timeframe. While still crisp as we think a Rose should be, this vintage also has added layers of complexity not typically found in a single varietal Rose. Harvest Facts Varietal Specifics: 100% Merlot Grower: Macari Vineyards AVA: North Fork of Long Island, New York Brix at Harvest: 21.1 Winemaking Facts Quantity Produced: 275 Cases Fermentation + Bottling: Shepherd's Run ABV: 12% TA: 7 pH: 3.34 Yeast: Rhone 4600 Fermentation Time: 26 days Sur lee aging: 30 Days on lees. Bottle Date: June 13, 2023 Cold Stable: Yes, 28 days  of chilling in stainless steel. No chemical additions. Heat/Protein Stable: No. We added no additional chemicals or products to achieve heat stabilization. We felt even minor additions affected quality and the delicate aroma characteristics of this wine. As such this win