(Like you could resist it that long anyway…hah!)įood Pairing: This is the perfect wine for an aperitif or a refreshing finish to the evening. This is definitely a ‘drink now’ wine-no need to bottle age it. Similarly, the alcohol, which is on the lower end of medium, did not overpower these generally light/delicate flavors-important since there was a lack of overall intensity both on the nose and in the palate. The strong level of acidity did well to elevate those flavors and allow them to linger on the palate, although the finish did fall short of long at medium (+). The wine was overall balanced, showing both fruit and floral components in the flavor characteristics, as well as a bit of minerality (in the form of wet stone and grass). However, on the palate the notes of grapefruit and strawberry are more dominant, as are the floral components, and there’s an addition of some citrus notes as well (like lemon and lime).Ĭonclusion: Based on the WSET criteria, I concluded that the Ashes & Diamonds Cabernet Franc Rosé is of good quality. The flavor profile of the wine mimics the nose with notes of raspberry, red apple, and those under ripe stone fruits. The flavor intensity, like the nose, is medium. Palate: The palate is dry with medium level of alcohol, high acidity, and an overall light body. Aromas include rose petal, strawberry, raspberry, red apple, grapefruit, under-ripe peach, under-ripe apricot, grass, and wet stone Whole cluster pressed Cabernet Franc grape sourced from NapaValley (Los Carneros, Oak Knoll District, and Yountville)Īroma: The rosé has a medium level of aromatic intensity and is quite youthful in nature. Ashes & Diamonds 2019 Cabernet Franc RoséĪbout the Wine: Ashes & Diamonds 2019 Cabernet Franc Rosé Care for that fruit in the vineyard, pay attention to the picking times, treat the grapes with respect in the winery-and here you have something so light, so delicate, so not OG. Why is that important? Because it shows not just the range of talent for the winemaking team to create wines at two ends of the age-ability spectrum (we all know Steve Matthiasson is a boss), but the range of the Napa terroir. Something fun, light-hearted, and just joyous for the sake of being joyous. Now, I know this review is a rosé-a rosé that has no business living life past one year on earth. I know that sounds like an old moniker, but in the case of A&D’s red wines…it’s actually true. Yet, the wines produced at A&D are completely approachable-and most importantly enjoyable-now. Predominantly based on Bordeaux varieties, the A&D portfolio is a nod to OG Napa-rustic, hearty red wines that boast broadly of aging potential. What I found so intriguing about the wines is that they perfectly mimc that theme. Beautiful architecture molds together a kind of mid-century modern aesthetic with a Millennium-modern flare. Just over a year ago, I visited the Ashes & Diamonds Winery when they completed construction on their new production and hospitality buildings.
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