Wine Wednesday: the girl & the fig, 2016 Rosé, Santa Barbara County
As you may know, since the very beginning the girl & the fig has offered an exclusively “Rhône-alone” wine list.
We’ve always loved that featuring unique Rhône wines gives us an opportunity to begin a conversation with our guests, perhaps introduce them to something new, as well as to present talented and innovative producers we believe in.
This week: the girl & the fig, 2016 Rosé, Santa Barbara County
About the winemaking process:
We pick Grenache specifically for our rosé production. The grapes are crushed and immediately pressed to stainless tank for a long, cold fermentation. The wine is blended with co-ferments of Counoise, Cinsaut and Mourvèdre that are saingéed.
Saignée is a winemaking process where we “bleed” off a portion of slightly pink juice from a red must right after crush. We then filter and bottled early to capture brightness and vibrancy.
Tasting Notes:
Bursting with aromas of framboise, tangerine, citrus notes, and some creamy, luscious elements. Dry and crisp on the palate. Plenty of natural acidity ensures a crisp, long finish.
Pairings:
At the girl & the fig we’d recommend pairing the girl & the fig, 2016 Rosé, Santa Barbara County with a belgian endive salad (spiced walnuts, green apples, mandarins, blue cheese dressing), wild flounder meunière (yukon potato purée, spinach, lemon-caper brown butter) and hard cheeses.
At home enjoy with seafood pasta with Tuscan hot oil.
Cheers!
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