GALLEGOS WINES Rose of Grenache, Monterey County
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WHY WE LOVE IT:
- 3rd Generation Mexican American winemaker
- Exquisitely farmed Boekenoogen Vineyard in Santa Lucia Highlands
- Sooooo juicy and flavorful throughout and we really ❤️ the finish
- Eric is a Robert Parker rated winemaker
WINEMAKER: Eric Gallegos
WHAT WE TASTED: Perfection in a Rose. Opens with aromas of fresh strawberry that made our mouths water, but then watermelon, guava and grapefruit kick in. Oh my! Balanced, rich from oak aging and great acidity - just awesome all around.
AVA DESIGNATED: Monterey County, Boekenoogen Vineyard
WHAT WE PAIRED:
- So perfect you could technically pair this with anything
- Quiche Lorraine with green salad
- Diablo shrimp with avocado
- eggplant or cauliflower any which way
- Fresh oysters with soy/sesame oil dressing, pickled ginger & cucumber
PERSONALITY:
Ignacio Gallegos Sr. settled in Napa Valley in the 1950’s as part of the Mexican Bracero Workers Program and started a family legacy of farming some of the most prestigious vineyard sites in wine country. Today, his son Ignacio II, and grandsons Ignacio III and Eric continue the legacy with their highly sought out vineyard management company. They believe, and live the fact, that great wines begin in the vineyard.
TECHNICAL:
- Only 125 cases produced
- Neutral French oak barrels: 7 months
- Hand picked, sorted and pressed at night in cooler temps
- 13.8% alc