With a limited production, Carhartt winemaking is a low-tech, hands-on approach. The fruit for this year’s Rosé was a proprietary blend of the 2006 Syrah and Merlot harvest. The grapes were hand picked, sorted, and gently de-stemmed into fermenting bins. A 20% juice draw was the source for this Rosé, and it was then put into neutral barrels for fermentation. After 5 months in barrel, the wine was filtered and bottled.

The 2006 Rosé is a bright, fun, and refreshing wine. With aromas of citrus and strawberry and a lovely pale berry color, this wine is a mouthful of fruit. The nuances of the blend of Syrah and Merlot produces a wine that achieves a nice balance between acidity and subtle sweetness.

Served chilled, it makes for a perfect spring or summer sipping wine. In addition, it would pair beautifully with barbeque, appetizers, salads and sushi.

Production was 250 cases.

$18 per bottle