2022-C Skylark Pink Belly Rose, Mendocino County, California(750ml)
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A Seasonal Rosé Club Selection
Skylark Wines come to us from our friends, John Lancaster and Rob Perkins: two of the nicest, most humble, talented sommeliers on the San Francisco restaurant scene, who met across the street at the excellent Boulevard restaurant as co-Wine Directors. With their cumulative experience working with fine wines from all over the world, they were inspired to launch their own label in an attempt to create great wines at restaurant friendly prices. To that end, they set about sourcing fruit from trusted growers in Mendocino and Sonoma counties, and made their first wine (14 barrels of Syrah) from the 2002 vintage. Encouraged by the praise of that initial wine, they expanded their scope to work with other Rhône varietals like Grenache and Carignan as well as Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, they produce small quantities of about 10 different wines, and due to their great success, Rob now spends most of his time out in the field showing the Skylark wines to an eager and ever-growing fan base.
We have featured the Red Belly in our club before to wide praise, and this Pink Belly rosé made of 100% Grenache is sure to make just as many friends. It’s not surprising that a wine crafted by two veteran sommeliers would be balanced, charismatic, food-friendly and approachable—something to recommend effortlessly and without hesitation. Inspired by the rosés of Provence, this bottling is made from fruit sourced from Kurt Ashurst’s vineyard just outside Hopland in Mendocino. Kurt farms this Grenache solely for Skylark’s rosé production, picking early to preserve freshness and acidity, the hallmark characteristics of Pink Belly Rosé.
Pale salmon color. Aromas of red berries, Meyer lemon and a hint of sweet summer herbs. The palate is delicate and refined, with flavors of Rainier cherry, strawberry, lemon pith, pink grapefruit and passion fruit. Lean, clean and pithy with a charming chalky texture through the juicy finish.