Nose
wonderful bouquet
of strawberries and candy apples that rises up out of the glass.
Palate
Surprisingly complex for
a 100% Syrah Rosé. The crisp acidity and fruity flavors of raspberries and cherries
make for a delightful summertime wine.
Growing Conditions
The 2011 growing season was the most challenging in Anthony’s 35 vintages in Napa Valley, characterized by
uncharacteristically cool temperatures, uncertainty, ill-timed rain, and crop loss. A wet winter and spring continued
with unusual rainfall into mid-June that delayed bloom and disrupted fruit set in parts of the region. Some vineyards
saw more than 30% loss of crop. There were few days over 90 degrees during summer,
and autumn started with some rare early rain storms. Overall the cooler-than-average
growing season saw more than a third above normal in rainfall and ended in the latest
harvest in anyone's memory. This was truly the year of the professional. Vineyard
managers, cellar masters and winemakers used every tool available to them to achieve
glory. At Bell, careful selection of vineyards, painstaking work during harvest and in
the cellar, and of course Anthony’s decades of experience have paid off resulting in
truly elegant wines.
Appearance
bright ruby red color with a blue hue
Food Pairing
Our dry Rosé is a delightful accompaniment to
all summertime festivities and fish, poultry, and shellfish. The rich fruit flavors in
particular make the wine an excellent accompaniment to Pan-Asian cuisine and spicy
eastern dishes.
