2015 Young Inglewood Vin Clair Rosé
Rosé Showdown Part II
Pale whitish peach, like blush. Stone fruits on the nose, like peaches and apricots. Moderate acidity (6/10) and light bodied. Similar notes on the palate with tropical notes, like melon. Medium finish.
The Vin Clair Rosé is made from fruit that is all estate grown on the Young Inglewood Vineyard in St. Helena. Made of 80% Malbec and 20% Merlot this wine is whole cluster pressed off the skins and aged on the lees for six months in stainless steel barrels. Only first press juice is used. Only 101 cases produced.
2016 till 2019.
Price Point:
$$ - Tasted at the Estate. Can be purchased for $26.00 from the Estate.Pale and clear peach in color, almost white. Insanely fruity attack on the nose with notes of guava, melon, papaya, grapefruit, blood orange and maybe even some unripe tropical fruits. Some savory undertones too of something similar to cured meats. Light and bright acidity on the palate, moderate (5.5/10) with a light body. Accompanied with tropical and stone fruits. Moderate length finish with some light minerality.
The Vin Clair Rosé is made from fruit that is all estate grown on the Young Inglewood Vineyard in St. Helena. Made of 80% Malbec and 20% Merlot this wine is whole cluster pressed off the skins and aged on the lees for six months in stainless steel barrels. Only 101 cases produced.
2016 till 2017.
Price Point:
$$ - Sample provided by the Estate. Can be purchased for $26.00 from the Estate.