Limited Addition Mencia Cab Rose, Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA 2021

A blend of Mencia (a grape originally from Spain) from the Eola Springs vineyard, entirely planted in volcanic Jory soil, with direct press ros? of Cab Franc, because they say, "the pale and juicy Cabernet franc ros? was the perfect partner for our deeply pigmented and intense Mencia rose". Deeply pomegranate-hued, this completely dry rose has an abundance of red fruits and spices inherent to the grape varieties it has been pressed from, Mencia and Cabernet Franc. We love the juicy pomegranate and raspberry flavors that are dusted with white pepper and licorice. This wine walks the line between quaffable rose and structured light-chilled red and we love how flexible this wine is from porch to table.