2011 Saintsbury Vincent Vin Gris of Pinot Noir Carneros

Since 1989, Saintsbury has made Vin Gris of Pinot Noir in a dry style. It was one of very few dry rosé wines from California in those early days and honored the “saignée” method, meaning the juice was bled from Pinot Noir tanks before the fermentation began. Today, in the continual refinement of our style, we have increased the use of lots of whole cluster press in relation to saignée. In doing so, we have created a rosé lighter in color, providing a tense balance of austere structure and delicate floral aromas. - Producer's website