2023 / Willow Creek District Rosé
Scents of watermelon, strawberry, apricot and lemon yield to secondary notes of minerals and summer hay. The textures are soft, round and stony, showing flavors of melon and orange peel with suggestions of sea spray. The mouthfeel accelerates with fresh acidity into a quenching, citrusy finish.
The 2022 Rosé was painstakingly curated with organic farming practices, small-batch winemaking and a reverence for site expression
- Flat to gentle slopes at Block 1
- Mourvèdre from Clone 369
- Calcareous limestone and clay loam
- Elevation range of 1,270 to 1,295 feet
- 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean
- Organically farmed vines
Vinification
- Named after Assistant Winemaker Curren Du Beau
- A blend of Mourvèdre (97%) and Grenache (3%)
- 10 rows of Mourvèdre picked at lower ripeness for rosé production
- Cold fermented in stainless steel in the Provençale style
- Aged for 5 months in stainless steel
Analysis
- Alc. 13.3%
- TA .72
- PH 3.30
- Cases 52
2023 Willow Creek district Rosé
Tasting
Notes
The 2022 vintage is composed of Mourvèdre with a kiss of Grenache. Scents of watermelon, strawberry, apricot and lemon yield to secondary notes of minerals and summer hay. The textures are soft, round and stony, showing flavors of melon and orange peel with suggestions of sea spray. The mouthfeel accelerates with fresh acidity into a quenching, citrusy finish.
Reviews, Kind Words &
Accolades
Ripe strawberry and hibiscus aromas are cut by mint and stone on the nose of this Mourvèdre-based rosé. Tangerine rind, wet clay and hints of red fruit join a light coconut kick on the palate.
—88 points, Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast / April 2025
An intense burst of wild strawberries, raspberries, candied lime and sun tea introduces the 2023 Rosé by Du Beau. This is juicy and fun, with a wave of vibrant acidity lifting a pretty inner sweetness and soft textures. The 2023 finishes dry and clean with nice punctuation, calling the taster back to the glass for more.
—89 points, Eric Guido, Vinous / December 2024
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