2017 Stolpman "Para Maria" Santa Barbara County Rosé

Winery notes: "This central coast rosé wine is predominately Syrah with 65% of the blend. Similar to a classic Rhône-style rosé the Syrah juice soaks with the skins for a few hours before a gentle pressing in order to extract color for just the right pink hue. The remainder of the blend is Cabernet Sauvignon (25%) and Cabernet Franc (10%) adding nuance of flavor and texture, however these varieties are delicately pressed immediately to lend more flavor then color. From there the rosé is fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel at cool temperatures, and then rests in neutral French barrels for three months giving the wine time to come together harmoniously with a little extra roundness on the palate. The winery describes this rosé as having, "A cornucopia of tropical fruits and fresh taut cherries pop out of the glass and flow all the way through the finish. Zesty pineapple and mango fill the mouth - the 2017 Para Maria Rose packs a tone of tactile depth and flavor into a refreshingly delicious light pink profile."