La Clarine Farm 2012 Rosé (Sierra Foothills)

Country: US / California
Variety: Rosé
Winery: La Clarine Farm /

La Clarine Farm’s rosé is slightly cloudy, sourced mostly from Syrah grapes, with unusual additions of Mourvèdre, Sémillon and Viognier. Winemaker Hank Beckmeyer says the Syrah grapes barely ripen and that’s why he likes them for this wine. Light at 12.8% alcohol, it’s an intriguing melange of earthy dark strawberry and mint, crisp in acidity.