ALBA VINEYARDS CHELSEA DRY ROSE Bottle:12 While the grapes were small

While the grapes were small and dense

earthy aromas and seductive hints of tobacco and graphite

and honeycomb

and pineapple

ripe fruit notes are accented by some delicate savory characteristics

ALBA VINEYARDS CHELSEA DRY ROSE Bottle:12 While the grapes were smallCrafted from our estate grown Chambourcin and Cabernet Franc grapes, hand harvested in mid September 2021. Planted at 2,300 vines per acre, and cluster thinned back to 3 tons per acre to concentrate the true flavor potential of this unique varietal. The only processing of the cold fruit was a soft whole cluster press to retain the aromatic fruit character. A long, slow, cool fermentation preceded Sur Lie aging for 6 months in small stainless steel