Gean Vineyard

Paso Robles experienced generous preseason rainfall in January 2021, but an especially dry winter and spring followed. Though dry, the 2021 season saw moderate daytime temperatures with reliably cool nights and mornings. The 2021 growing degree days accumulation was well below average through veraison and harvest. The mild temperatures kept berries fresh and allowed us the luxury of patience to harvest grapes at optimal ripeness. Grenache Noir, grown exclusively for this rosé on our ranch in the Adelaida District, was hand-harvested the mornings of September 15th and 22nd. A long, cool fermentation over 30 days ensured retention of exotic tropical notes of guava, pineapple, and passion fruit. Mourvèdre (12%) was added to the blend, filling out the palate with ripe strawberry flavors.