2022 Rouge

"A blend of Gamay and Pinot Gris. The Gamay was on skins for about four days before pressing. The Pinot Gris was fermented whole-cluster in some direct-press Gris juice for two weeks. I was going to bottle the Gris separately and call it “Rose C’est le Gris” but then I admitted that Pinot Gris and Gamay work really well together, and blended them. The tannins and fruits harmonize really well so I’m glad I did it. Perfect with a chill on a warm day. 943 bottles made." – Rachel Signer Rachel Si...Read More...

"A blend of Gamay and Pinot Gris. The Gamay was on skins for about four days before pressing. The Pinot Gris was fermented whole-cluster in some direct-press Gris juice for two weeks. I was going to bottle the Gris separately and call it “Rose C’est le Gris” but then I admitted that Pinot Gris and Gamay work really well together, and blended them. The tannins and fruits harmonize really well so I’m glad I did it. Perfect with a chill on a warm day. 943 bottles made." – Rachel Signer

Rachel Signer’s Cleopatra wines (FKA Persephone) are harmonic expressions of organic fruit spun gently into wine without any additions.  After falling in love with the Adelaide Hills and its flowers and vines and characters, writer-come-winemaker Rachel Signer pulled up stumps to make wines and a life with her partner Anton Von Klopper (Lucy M). Handmade in tiny batches in a little shed on their farm, these wines are simply a joy to drink.

 

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