2019 Cabernet Franc Rosé

SMELLS LIKE: Rainier cherry, hibiscus, watermelon, honeycomb

TASTES LIKE:  strawberry puree, rose petal, honeydew melon

MOUTHFEEL:  bright and fresh with beautiful, soft texture and a lingering finish

DRINK WITH:  charcuterie, roasted chicken with rosemary, tuna tartare, chèvre

The growing season began with cold temperatures and snowfall in February and March. Bud break was right on time and bloom occurred a bit earlier than normal, on June 1st, thanks to some really nice weather in May. Summertime temperatures were normal with plenty of heat units.

In the second week of August, the weather became milder than normal and allowed us to have a fantastic fall with beautiful hanging time. Harvest started in mid-September and continued into early October. We got some frost the mid-October, but all of our grapes were picked by then.

The 2019 vintage for Amavi Cellars is very expressive of Washington wine as a whole, characterized by good natural acidity, low sugars, and impressive balance.

100% estate; sustainably farmed.

Founding member of VINEA.

VARIETALS:  100% Cabernet Franc

VINEYARDS:  72% Summit View, 28% Waliser

APPELLATION:  100% Walla Walla Valley

OAK PROGRAM:  100% Stainless Steel

HARVEST DATES:  9/17-9/23/2019

FINISHED ALCOHOL: 13.9%

PRODUCTION:  548 cases