The Little Black Dress is the same size this year as last, but it’s made from different grapes. The 2017 LBD Rosé was vinified entirely from white wine grapes again, 75% Pinot Grigio, 13% Muscat, 10% Chardonnay and 2% Viognier grapes out of Mendocino County.
The color is light pink, almost an onion skin tone. Aromas are powerfully surprising, with a great earthy presence joining the floral and fruity expression. On the palate, it's dry as a bone and luscious with stone fruit and herbal qualities. The wine pairs beautifully with salad or toast but is a lovely sipper on its own.
The Little Black Dress is the same size this year as last, but it’s made from different grapes. The 2017 LBD Rosé was vinified entirely from white wine grapes again, 75% Pinot Grigio, 13% Muscat, 10% Chardonnay and 2% Viognier grapes out of Mendocino County.
The color is light pink, almost an onion skin tone. Aromas are powerfully surprising, with a great earthy presence joining the floral and fruity expression. On the palate, it's dry as a bone and luscious with stone fruit and herbal qualities. The wine pairs beautifully with salad or toast but is a lovely sipper on its own.
Jun 8th, 2018This is an unusual rosé blend, in that it is made up largely of white wine grapes. The mix is 54% Gewurztraminer, 23% Muscat, 14% Chardonnay, 5% Zinfandel and 4% other white varieties. The LBD Rosé shows only a faint salmon-pink hue in the glass. The nose is defined by the Gewurztraminer, all flowery and springlike. There's a cherry/strawberry note from the Zinfandel and a bit of apricot from the Muscat, so it's really a complex rosé bouquet. On the palate the Zin hardly shows up at all, giving way to the fancy white grapes with whom it is no doubt unaccustomed to working. It's off-dry, maybe even medium, but it is no White Zin - if that has you worried. The Gewurztraminer carries the flavor profile, too.
This is an unusual rosé blend, in that it is made up largely of white wine grapes. The mix is 54% Gewurztraminer, 23% Muscat, 14% Chardonnay, 5% Zinfandel and 4% other white varieties. The LBD Rosé shows only a faint salmon-pink hue in the glass. The nose is defined by the Gewurztraminer, all flowery and springlike. There's a cherry/strawberry note from the Zinfandel and a bit of apricot from the Muscat, so it's really a complex rosé bouquet. On the palate the Zin hardly shows up at all, giving way to the fancy white grapes with whom it is no doubt unaccustomed to working. It's off-dry, maybe even medium, but it is no White Zin - if that has you worried. The Gewurztraminer carries the flavor profile, too.
Dec 3rd, 2016
Strawberry, watermelon, lemon, peach and limestone. Good acidity and balance.
Strawberry, watermelon, lemon, peach and limestone. Good acidity and balance.
Aug 23rd, 2016
Aroma isn't much to write home about but it's fruity without being too sweet on the palette. Nice and light, aka an excellent choice for a summer rosè.
Aroma isn't much to write home about but it's fruity without being too sweet on the palette. Nice and light, aka an excellent choice for a summer rosè.
Aug 5th, 2017
California, USA
