Tasting Notes:
On the nose, you will find aromas of strawberries, rhubarb, tart cranberry and red cherry. The palate boasts of bright red apple, cranberry and ripe strawberry. The addition of more Cabernet Franc than in past vintages translates to a beautiful light-medium bodied wine with a crisp, balanced acidity on the finish.
Winemaker Notes:
The Hush Rosé is comprised of several varieties, primarily Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. The juices are processed separately, and also at different times of our harvest season, to provide complexity and flexibility with the style. In previous vintages we have used skin-contact Pinot Gris to provide most of the colour in our Hush Rosé. In this vintage, with the use of only red grapes, all varietals were pressed with minimal skin contact, resulting in a pink blush colour.
We ferment the juices at relatively cool temperatures, preserving aromatics, and then we rack off into stainless steel, where the wine settles until we blend. Blending is key to our wildly popular Rosé, and is definitely the highlight of cellar work each year
Food Pairing Notes:
This wine is very versatile and extremely food friendly. A dream to pair with turkey dinner, it is also beautiful for sipping on its own on a hot patio in the summer. We recommend trying it with a niçoise salad, grilled veggie skewers, or even a nice roasted chicken with thyme and sage.
Production:
16,000 cases
