2016 Kale Wines Fountaingrove District Rosé Kick Ranch Vineyard

Estate: Kale Wines
Region: Fountaingrove District, Sonoma County, North Coast, California, United States of America
Vineyard: Kick Ranch Vineyard


Tasting Note:May 5, 2018

Pale salmon pink. A bit stinky to start on the nose but then opened up with notes of white flowers, strawberries and minerality. Mouthwatering acidity (6.5/10) with a dry light plus body. Fresh palate with strawberries, cranberries and a little stoney. Long, dry and lingering finish. Delicious Grenache based Rose.


Made up of 90% Grenache and 10% Cinsault. The Grenache is gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks. The Cinsault is whole cluster pressed and then barrel fermented in neutral French oak. Only 261 cases produced and 12.5% alcohol.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2022.

Rating:

90 points.

Price Point:

$$ - Can be purchased for $30.00 from the estate.


Tasting Note:May 3, 2017

Second vintage of Roses we have tried from Kale, this vintage he is producing two distinct Roses. One from Rutherford in Napa Valley and this one from the Fountaingrove District in Sonoma County. Pale salmon pink. Beautiful nose with white floral notes, red berries, like raspberries and strawberries. Mouthwatering and medium acidity (6.5/10) with a light plus body. Fresh palate with red berries, cranberries and some stone fruits. Definitely fruiter and a bit bigger than the McGah Vineyard. Long, dry and lingering finish. Delicious Grenache based Rose.


Made up of 90% Grenache and 10% Cinsault. The Grenache is gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks. The Cinsault is whole cluster pressed and then barrel fermented in neutral French oak. Only 261 cases produced and 12.5% alcohol.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2022.

Rating:

91 points.

Price Point:

$$ - Provided as a sample from the estate. Can be purchased for $30.00 from the estate.