Estate Grown Tempranillo grapes. Crushed, cold soaked, and pressed in a single long day, our rosé is refreshing but still bold and dry to keep it interesting. Strawberry, honeydew, and cantaloupe all feature prominently in the aroma while secondary aromas of grapefruit and a hard to define herbal quality add complexity. Strawberry is also chief in flavor, with hints of watermelon and fresh mint. A wine that’s easy-drinking enough to have by itself, or as a quick upgrade to taco night.
A deceptively complex red wine blend consisting of 44% Syrah, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot and 6% Merlot, 44 is a chameleon in regards to food pairings. Herbaceous or tomato heavy dishes bring the wines fruit character to the forefront, enhancing jammy grape and plum character and masking the dry finish. Savory foods like cured meats, Italian sausage, or roasted meats tend to bring out roasted bell pepper character and earthy complexity, enhancing the tannin structure and allowing the flavor to linger. This is a great dinner wine that can stand up to a wide range of foods and that changes character based on what it is paired with. This wine is unfiltered which enhances body and flavor, but may contain a light sediment at the bottom of the bottle.
Bourbon Barrel Merlot embodies the Red Fox Cellars mantra to be respectful but unbound by tradition. Bright, red fruits (plums, dark cherries) give way to earthy tobacco notes. These characteristics pay homage to traditional cold climate Merlots, while breaking free in aroma and finish. Having spent anywhere from 30 days to several months in bourbon barrels from various Colorado Distilleries, this Merlot’s aroma is wrought with bourbon character- expect vanilla, baking spices, and oak. On the palate, the bourbon character is very subtle. Just a hint of spicy oak firmness and vanilla lends a romantic touch of bourbon flavor, and makes this wine truly unique.