2023 Orange Barn-Ramato of Pinot Grigio
This dry, well-structured "ramato" style rosé has a light coral pink with copper tinges, like a Tahoe sunset. It offers fresh and elegant aromas of peach, apricot, citrus, and white blossom. The palate has balanced acidity and a delicate mineral note on the finish.
This white grape rosé presents a beautiful light coral pink hue with captivating copper tinges, reminiscent of a breathtaking Tahoe sunset painting the sky. The nose is fresh and elegant, offering pleasant fruit tones of ripe peach and sweet apricot, intertwined with fun and fruity citrus notes of blood orange and pink grapefruit, all beautifully underscored by delicate aromas of fragrant white blossom.
On the palate, this is a dry and well-structured "ramato" style rosé, showcasing a lovely textural richness. The balanced acidity provides a refreshing lift, while a delicate mineral note emerges on the clean finish, adding a touch of sophisticated complexity. This rosé is both charming and refined, perfectly capturing the beauty and vibrancy of the Tahoe region.
Production Process:
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Grapes are harvested in the beginning of September. They are hand picked and hand sorted at the vineyard.
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Grapes are destemmed and softly crushed. The must is cold soaked with its skins for 8-24 hours for a fun copper color extraction. It is then pressed and seperated from its skins.
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A second, 24 hour cold soak begins, afterwards fermentation begins at a controlled temperature.
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The wine is then transferred to stainless steel where aging, clarification and body stability concludes.
Food Pairing Notes: Our Ramato of Pinot Grigio goes particularly well with fish courses (shellfish in particular), rice, poultry and fresh cheeses. This is a perfect aperiftif or sunset wine! Enjoy on the beach, or on the top of a mountain while watching one of the many famous Tahoe Sunsets!
Serving Temperature: 34-42°F
Enjoy it within: 18 months
Recommended Glass: Tulip or aromatic white
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Varietal | Pinot Grigio |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Pinot Grigio |
| Appellation | Lodi |
| Vineyard | Gribaudo Vineyards |
| Harvest Date | 09/23/2023 |
| Sugar | 0.0 |
| Aging | stainless steel |
| Fermentation | 24 hours skin contact |
| Residual Sugar | 0.0 |
| Alcohol | 13.40% |
| Wine Style | Rosé |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 04/03/2024 |
| Cases Produced | 50 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | California |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
Katy Carroll Jones was born in Truckee, CA and is the daughter of Russ Jones. Growing up in Truckee, she also became an avid skier, enjoying downhill early in life and then cross country and biathlon competitively. She graduated from Truckee High, and went on to go to college at Gonzaga University. She met her husband while working as a server at Garwoods (he was the chef at the time). They have a lovely house in Truckee and two gorgeous dogs. She still skis often with the family, and enjoys overlanding and rock crawling in their family Jeep Rubicon. She has grown up in the winery (literally) and for 30 years has had a hand in all aspects of the wine business. She started working full time for Truckee River Winery in 2009, when the "Ranch" was opened on Brockway Road. She was one of the first tasting room associates of the winery. Over the years, her roles and duties increased and she became the first Director of Sales and Marketing, bookkeeper, Event Coordinator and Wine Club manager, among other titles. In 2015, she became the General Manager of Truckee River Winery and in 2017 became the White Winemaker and part owner. She loves making all the white wines, and has enjoyed increasing the white wine program. Her Rose varietals are a point of pride and her Pinot Grigio Rose is a fun and lovable wine for all.
