Joe recently released this and mine showed up yesterday. I chilled it down and man is a great rose.
My first impression was that it is pretty dark for a rose. As soon as I pulled the cork it exploded aromatically. On the nose it showed watermelon, red berry and citrus. On the palate it is delicate and crisp. I got juicy strawberry, watermelon, with a cool minerality on the finish that went on and on. Very well done!
I don’t believe Joe made very much of this, so if you are a fan of Arcadian and Pinot Rose’s I would reach out to him ASAP. It’s a good QPR at $20 per bottle for grand cru members and $25 for non members.
Dang! Lightening-fast on the draw there! I put a bottle in the fridge this morning before heading out the door.
Thanks for the TN. Was very curious about this.
Chime back in and give your impressions.
Popped one of these tonight and boy is it good! A mouthful of juicy strawberry and hints of watermelon. Nice acid and some depth, finish goes on and on. Nice wine!
2018 Arcadian Rosé of Pinot Noir Theresa-Noelle Vineyard - USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills (6/8/2019)
– popped and poured –
– tasted a couple pours non-blind over approx. 1.5 hours –
– served with a moderate chill –
Medium dark salmon color. Light strawberry aroma with a hint of leafiness. Tangy, with good acidity on the palate. Zesty, and strongly flavored. Predominately strawberry, with perhaps some cranberry leanings. Many years back Joe made a Pisoni Pinot Noir rose — I like this one more. Really solid, and very fairly priced at $20 for GCS members.
Didn’t do a formal note, but I cracked my first bottle of this on Saturday night and agree - very nice wine. Nice refreshing fruit flavors but also a real body and structure to it.
Enjoyed this as well. Looking forward to hopefully trying a Arcadian Theresa-Noelle Pinot Noir down the road.
I’m a “Grand Cru Society” member, but I didn’t hear about this release. The website is likewise mum. What am I missing?
That’s weird Ryan - the Rose was part of the last grand cru shipment