Ampelos Cellars – ‘Upsilon’ Rosé of Syrah
United States
California
Wine
Rosé
The Facts
Origins United States > California > Central Coast
Appellation Sta. Rita Hills
Varietal Syrah
Cepage 75% Syrah, 19% Grenache, 6% Riesling
Winemaking 1/3 syrah & the grenache cold-soaked for 2 days for color & mouthfeel then blended with remaining must for fermentation
Alcohol Content 13.8 %
Serendipity Markets California
The Character
Tasting Notes Color is bright pink/salmon – looks like it will glow in the dark. On the nose are hints of fresh strawberries, with watermelon, pomegranate, jolly rancher and pink lady apples. The minerality is crisp and slate-like. Palate of white lilies, bright red fruit, candy necklace and light herbs – nice tropical lift from the Riesling. The finish is long & filled with the aforementioned fruits. nose of straw- and raspberries, with watermelon and pomegranate.
Overall Fresh, balanced & alive
Mouthfeel Lifted with slate-like minerality
Aromas Fresh strawberries, with watermelon, pomegranate, jolly rancher and pink lady apples
Pairings Thai, salad, cheeses, cured meats
Sustainability Certified Biodynamic , Certified Organic , Certified Sustainable
The Story
Our goal with the rose is to harvest the grapes when they have fresh and bright aromas and flavors and retain these during the fermentation. We therefore pick the Syrah and Grenache grapes 2-3 weeks earlier than we would have done if the goal was to make a red wine. All the grapes we used for this vintage are 100% estate fruit.
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About Ampelos Cellars
Brand Story
In 1999, Rebecca and Peter Work purchased 82 acres in what would later become the Sta. Rita Hills appellation, and named it “Ampelos,” the Greek word for vine. Located in the cool climate area of the eastern Sta. Rita Hills, Ampelos Vineyard & Cellars is resolute in their passion to produce hands-on, minimally invasive wines. The vineyard is the first in the U.S. to be certified Sustainability in Practice, Organic, and Biodynamic. The combination of carefully nurtured vines, sustainable farming, hand-sorted fruit, eco-friendly winemaking, and a true passion for the land make for wines that are elegant, unique, and supremely drinkable.
Brand Story
In 1999, Rebecca and Peter Work purchased 82 acres in what would later become the Sta. Rita Hills appellation, and named it “Ampelos,” the Greek word for vine. Located in the cool climate area of the eastern Sta. Rita Hills, Ampelos Vineyard & Cellars is resolute in their passion to produce hands-on, minimally invasive wines. The vineyard is the first in the U.S. to be certified Sustainability in Practice, Organic, and Biodynamic. The combination of carefully nurtured vines, sustainable farming, hand-sorted fruit, eco-friendly winemaking, and a true passion for the land make for wines that are elegant, unique, and supremely drinkable.
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