Long Meadow Ranch Rosé of Pinot Noir 2022, Anderson Valley, California

Owned by Ted, Laddie, and Christopher Hall, LMR employs an integrated, organic farming system, using simple, sustainable methods. Vineyards and wine making, olive orchards and olive oil making, cattle and horse breeding all work together in complementary fashion, as do the egg-laying poultry flock and the organic vegetable gardens. 2022 vintage: This wine is 100% Pinot Noir (85% direct press, 15% saignée) . Fermented in stainless steel 10 weeks on fine lees. Matured in 100% stainless steel. “Brilliant and light pink in color, this wine opens with intense notes of spices and oyster shell that blossoms into a floral bouquet accented with plum and light red fruit accents. The palate is fresh and light with complex flavors of apricot and citrus, followed by the return of floral and red fruit that provide a long, mouthwatering finish.” – Stéphane Vivier, Winemaker. “The 2022 growing season was marked by the extended drought in Northern California. A very dry winter lead to an early bud break and the vines developed slowly and stayed small. After dodging a few late spring frost scares, the vines continued to develop but stayed small throughout the year. The summer was cool which resulted in a slow, concentrated ripening that allowed maximum flavor and aroma development with low sugar levels and high acidity. We were able to plan harvest at the beginning of a very hot spell around Labor Day.”