Slick, juicy, harmonious
Located in Summerland, Lunessence (where Luna=Moon + Essence) is a biodynamic estate. There are no pesticides or herbicides used in their vineyards with a focus on natural wines; they ideally use only native yeast, no, or minimal fining (only bentonite and time), and very light or no filtration at all.
This 2022 rose, harvested from the Drachenberg Vineyard, is Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Franc (55/25/20) and the grapes were soaked on skins for one hour to get this stained white. It was then aged 5 months on lees in stainless steel.
Notes of small summer berries mingle with orange blossoms, coconut, vanilla, pomegranate and wild herbs. It's an off-dry pink with flavours that echo the nose. Fresh and fruity with lovely concentration, a silky weight and long smooth finish. Pleasing and harmonious.
Wedding Wines, Patio Sippers, Seafood/Fish, Girl's Night, White Meat Chicken/Pork, Green Wines, Appetizers
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Wine Scores reviewed - 2023-06-28 18:58:33.0