Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
70% Pinot Noirs, 30% Chardonnay
Appellation
EOLA-AMITY HILLS AVA
Alcohol %
12
2017 Brut Rosé
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TASTING NOTES
The 2017 vintage of the Lytle-Barnett Brut Rosé is a lovely coral pink hue with a generous and lasting mousse. This wine is defined by its freshness and fruitfulness. Notes of berry cheesecake and caramel apple pervade the nose being backed by just a hint of a graham crumble. The palate is all fresh strawberries with a dallop of fresh cream. There is the tart green apple tension and the clarity of standing in a bright sunshine drenched field in early spring. The luscious acidity follows through the palate to the finish making for an extremely compelling wine that will hold its own as an aperitif or as a compliment to a rich Asian inspired cuisine.
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The 2017 vintage of the Lytle-Barnett Brut Rosé is a lovely coral pink hue with a generous and lasting mousse.
This wine is defined by its freshness and fruitfulness. Notes of berry cheesecake and caramel apple pervade the
nose being backed by just a hint of a graham crumble. The palate is all fresh strawberries with a dallop of fresh
cream. There is the tart green apple tension and the clarity of standing in a bright sunshine drenched field in early
spring. The luscious acidity follows through the palate to the finish making for an extremely compelling wine that
will hold its own as an aperitif or as a compliment to a rich Asian inspired cuisine.
Production Notes
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes were hand harvested from two different vineyards in the Eola-
Amity Hills AVA. The different blocks of clone 76 and clone 95 Chardonnay each were vinified separately, as
were the Pinot Noir clones - Pommard and Mariafeld. The fermentations occurred in a mix of traditional neutral
French oak barrels and stainless steel barrels to develop depth and complexity of flavors while retaining an
exacting freshness. The final blend on the wine was comprised of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay. Minimal
amounts of malolactic fermentation were allowed to occur spontaneously in a further effort to allow a more
complex flavor profile to emerge. The wine was bottled in the spring of 2018 and matured sur latte (on its lees)
until disgorging in March of 2023. It was decided a small dose of 2.5 g/L would bring perfect balance and mid-
palate weight to the joyful acidity of the wine. The wine was aged on cork for an additional 6 months after
disgorgement before its release to allow the dosage to integrate and the wine to relax.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
70% Pinot Noirs, 30% Chardonnay
Appellation
EOLA-AMITY HILLS AVA
Alcohol %
12