Gramercy Rosé Columbia Valley Olsen Vineyard 2021

94 points/ '#1 of the 25 Best Rosé Wines of 2022,' Vinepair: "Epitomizing the old adage that all great wines are made in the vineyard, Gramercy Cellars takes a very deliberate viticultural approach for this rosé. The Cinsault, Grenache, and Syrah grapes that make up the blend are selected from the winery’s coolest vineyard blocks, while the vines are managed to produce slightly higher yields than they would for red wines, retaining all-important acidity and keeping alcohol levels relatively low. That close attention to detail pays dividends: This rosé is fresh, fruity, and expressive, with subtle mineral complexity emerging on the palate. Its tasting descriptors read like a “Greatest Hits” for the category in general, among them plush stone fruits and tart red berries. In other words, everything we crave from a bottle of rosé."

90 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$25 list] Cinsault makes up just over half of this pale salmon-colored wine, with the rest equal parts Grenache and Syrah. The aromas are generous, with notes of watermelon, yellow strawberry, herb and wet stone. The flavors are full-bodied in feel, showing a lot of textural richness. Alcohol 13%. (Aug 2022)"

Producer notes: "52% Cinsault, 24% Grenache, 24% Syrah. The Rosé begins with a brief maceration, a traditional Provencal technique, which develops an orange hue in the wine, stopping before it turns pink. Think Alaskan Sockeye Salmon. Many favorite roses exhibit this color. After whole-cluster pressing, the Cinsault, Grenache, and Syrah were co-fermented together for a few days then aged without oak in stainless steel."