Hudson
Carneros Grenache Rosé
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA

For context, I enjoy every wine Hudson puts out. I’ve enjoyed visits to their stunning property (a must visit even if wine isn’t your thing; the grounds/farm/garden are stunning) and have enjoyed a few laughs with Lee. I wasn’t aware this existed until my visit back in ‘24 and decided to finally open it when TX broke the 100 degree mark this summer.
100% Grenache
Deeper color then your typical Napa rosé but not full-on Tavel/deep saignee style. Aromatics of spiced dragonfruit, and rhubarb. Nervy acidity. Very Grenache-like with the spiced fruit profile continuing on to the palate…pink peppercorn, little green-ness but more from an herbs-type profile and not pyrazines. Fleshy black-cherries with nice texture. Not quite a pool-pounder but also not quite a contemplative style. In-between. Most importantly, tasty and refreshing in the heat of TX summers.
(Westborn’s new Weatherford sparklers are insane values, by the way. So freaking good)
For context, I enjoy every wine Hudson puts out. I’ve enjoyed visits to their stunning property (a must visit even if wine isn’t your thing; the grounds/farm/garden are stunning) and have enjoyed a few laughs with Lee. I wasn’t aware this existed until my visit back in ‘24 and decided to finally open it when TX broke the 100 degree mark this summer.
100% Grenache
Deeper color then your typical Napa rosé but not full-on Tavel/deep saignee style. Aromatics of spiced dragonfruit, and rhubarb. Nervy acidity. Very Grenache-like with the spiced fruit profile continuing on to the palate…pink peppercorn, little green-ness but more from an herbs-type profile and not pyrazines. Fleshy black-cherries with nice texture. Not quite a pool-pounder but also not quite a contemplative style. In-between. Most importantly, tasty and refreshing in the heat of TX summers.
(Westborn’s new Weatherford sparklers are insane values, by the way. So freaking good)

Stone fruit, citrus and nice acidity. Perfect warm weather wine. #hudsonvineyards
Stone fruit, citrus and nice acidity. Perfect warm weather wine. #hudsonvineyards
Jul 16th, 2017
Must make room for the 2015 roses. Always a fan of Hudson. #Rose #hudsonvineyards
Must make room for the 2015 roses. Always a fan of Hudson. #Rose #hudsonvineyards
Feb 11th, 2016
High acid, bone dry and ridiculously great with my pappardelle pasta at Angele in Napa. My eyes are full of food lust right now.
High acid, bone dry and ridiculously great with my pappardelle pasta at Angele in Napa. My eyes are full of food lust right now.
Jul 28th, 2015
Everyone is drinking epic shit in Aspen, but I'm loving me some bottled sunshine in Napa with the family.. #yum
Everyone is drinking epic shit in Aspen, but I'm loving me some bottled sunshine in Napa with the family.. #yum
Jun 21st, 2015Strawberries, citrus peel, refreshing acidity. Awesome Grenache Rose.
Strawberries, citrus peel, refreshing acidity. Awesome Grenache Rose.
Jun 7th, 2015
A fabulous rose' from Hudson. White peach, rose pedals, touch of strawberry. A soft texture with bright acidity. This wine can give Provence a run for its money.
A fabulous rose' from Hudson. White peach, rose pedals, touch of strawberry. A soft texture with bright acidity. This wine can give Provence a run for its money.
Sep 6th, 2014
Very pretty rose'. Floral, wild strawberries and a creamy texture.
Very pretty rose'. Floral, wild strawberries and a creamy texture.
Jun 27th, 2014




