2023 Amevive Rose of Graciano Estate Ibarra-Young Vyd Los Olivos, USA

This wine comes from a small block at Ibarra-Young planted in the late 90s. This block has been farmed organically since inception, and what’s growing on the understory throughout the year is proof. This block is covered in native purple lupine in the springtime, and transitions to the later blooming native Spanish lotus in the early summer. The floor is consistently covered in dainty pink and purple flowers for the majority of the growing season. They dont sow these seeds, they are native to the Santa Ynez watershed and are what have been growing on this land since the Chumash inhabited the area. The lupine and native lotus have made a striking comeback since the vineyards no till transition in Spring of 2019. Of all the grapes at Ibarra-Young, Graciano tends to have the most acidity, thus it was destined to become ros.

SOIL: Sandy, alluvial soils

VITICULTURE: Farmed using organic methods and regenerative agriculture

VINIFICATION: Of all the grapes we tend at Ibarra-Young, Graciano tends to have the most acidity, thus it was destined to become ros. These grapes were brought into the cellar around 20.2B and were foot stomped to macerate on their skins. After about 4 hours of skin maceration, the grapes were lightly pressed. The juice settled for one night and was racked to neutral French oak for fermentation with its native yeast.

AGING: The ros rested on its fermentation lees throughout elevage in the same vessels and was bottled unfined and unfiltered on March 18, 2024.

PRODUCTION: 48 cases

NOTES: Bright, red, fresh, juicy. Not your provincial style rose! With a delicate entry and a kiss of herbal tones on the finish, this wine will keep you coming back for more. She is mildly textured, herbal, fruit forward, and layered in all the best ways. Delicious on her own or with some light bites. Enjoy chilled just about anywhere at any time!

-From the importer