Varietals: Grenache (80%) and Syrah (20%)
Soil: Old terrace (sandstone)
Pruning Method: Gobelet & Royat
Age of Vines: 21 yr. old Syrah, 40 yr. old Grenache.
Yields: 50 hl/ha
Vinification: This rosé was racked by bleeding by opening the base of the vat while the wine is still light in color. Traditional vinification without clusters, aged in concrete vat with minimum sulfur.
\\\"Superbloom is named after the wildflowers that erupt in the desert after a wetter-than-normal rainy season. They're a sign that winter is over and warmer, happier days are ahead. This is our sixth vintage of Superbloom, our zero-zero wine that defies categorization. Is it dark pink? Or is it light red? You know that moment right after sunset, before the stars are out in full — what poets call the \\\"violet hour\\\"? That's the moment to open this wine. Call it a nighttime rosé, if you'd like.
Our original wild idea with this wine was to co-ferment red and white Rhône varieties from a single vineyard then to keep it completely natural by adding nothing and taking away nothing in the cellar. This wine will usually contain half to two-thirds white grapes and the balance red. We call this a \\\"California Table Wine.\\\" But don't be fooled by the humble name. Superbloom is a complex, utterly unique wine that was originally make to express the specialness of California. The red grapes give this wine a spicy nose and plenty of texture, while the white grapes and beautiful, salted watermelon and rhubarb notes plus a clean, mineral finish.\\\" - Producer notes
This Piquette is Communal Brands’ first collaboration wine Good Goods! Piquette is made by taking the grapes leftover after their first pressing. Once the press cycle is finished, the pomace is put in a fermenter. Water is added and the grapes soak in the water for 24-36 hours. The grapes are then drained and pressed off. This juice is then fermented in stainless steel at a cool temperature for a long, slow, fermentation. The wine is kept cold to keep the CO2 from fermentation in the wine. It is racked off the gross lees and bottled with a very low amount of SO2 added (10ppm). This is essentially wine made from ‘re-used’ grapes in a reusable bottle, making it the ultimate zero waste wine!
On the palate, Ruinart’s Brut Rose champagne reveals a sharp attack, offering flavors of crunchy red fruits, as well as a delightful balance. This Ruinart Rose champagne is delicious and fresh and leads up to an elegant and lively finish combining hints of mint and citrus fruits.\\n
\\nA sustainable alternative to boxes, Ruinart’s Second Skin is a 100% paper envelope, entirely recyclable and molded to the shape of the bottle. This Second Skin, whose color and texture are inspired by the House's historical chalk quarries, enhances the curves of the bottle. Driven by the desire to pursue their activism towards improving tomorrow’s environmental challenges, the Ruinart Champagne House has successfully combined aestheticism, authenticity and responsibility.
Contact on the skin is less than 3 hours, but it is aged on the lees for 2 weeks to capture the flavor of the varietal. This is a light, zesty, dry rosé with mouthwatering watermelon and mild grapefruit on the palate.\\n
FOOD PAIRINGS: arugula, goat cheese salad, bruschetta, roasted branzino, prosciutto pizza
