2009 South Coast Winery Merlot Rose

South Coast Merlot Rose
Harvested from Wild Horse Peak Estate Vineyards.

Rose wines are very unique and different representations of a red varietal. Ranging from a light pink blush to a deeply tinted red color, rose wines typically lack the tannic backbone and dense color structure of their red counterpart, yet roses possess a similar aromatic character and signature flavor profile of the red version. Stylistically, rose wines can be very dry or lightly sweet, depending on producer and grape variety used. The sweeter styles lend themselves to summer time quaffing, while the drier rose wines often show better when paired with food. Either way, a good rose is a fun interpretation of the usually serious red grape.

Our South Coast Merlot Rose is certainly a deviation from the usual Merlot found in a bottle. Harvested from our Wild Horse Peak estate vineyards, this wine possesses the signature Merlot character that dominates our red versions. Brilliantly ruby-hued, this Rose is full bodied and loaded with exotic sweet-tart cranberry, strawberry and blueberry characters. A touch of sweetness lifts the wine’s character and rounds the mouthfeel; making this wine a pleasure to drink from the moment the cork is pulled.