Onward Sparkling Rosé Mendocino, 2020

Aromas of fresh plum, cranberry, and nectarine combine with hints of candied orange rind in this bubbly California rosé. Grown in the Mendocino Redwood Valley appellation, its Carignan grapes enjoyed a cooler, slower ripening process than others in the region - even within the greater Mendocino appellation - due to the unique topography of the area. The winemakers claim this allowed for greater variety in ripeness (especially with whole-cluster pressing) bringing both sweetness and acidity to the table. We agree that it’s well balanced, and it makes the perfect pairing to Valentine’s day appetizers (think cheese and fruit). As part of the Onward Art Label Series, the bottle features artwork by Dara Weyna.