2022 Rose of Pinot Noir, Colorado
Winemaker
Ben Parsons
Grapes
100% Pinot Noir, Hawks’ Nest Vineyard
Vineyard
At 6,800 feet in elevation the Hawks’ Nest Vineyard is just below the top rim of the Montezuma Valley outside of Dolores, Colorado. It has a southwest slope towards the 9,984 foot Sleeping Ute Mountain. Insuring good cold air drainage, there is a 100ft drop in elevation from top to bottom in the vineyard. The soils are primarily Wetherill Loam that were the preferred soils for dry farming for thousands of years in this area because of their water holding capacity. Across the valley to the south is Mesa Verde National Park creating some of the most beautiful vistas in SW Colorado.
Winemaking Notes
Hand harvested on 8/22, pressed with minimal skin contact to stainless steel tank for cool controlled ferment at 55f.
Tasting Notes
Pale salmon in color. Aromas of marijuana, strawberry and forest floor. This wine is refreshingly crisp and delicious.
Numbers
RS: <0.7gl/ Alc: 11.8%/ pH: 3.06/ TA: 7.2gl
Case Production
450
