Sean Minor Pinot Noir Rose Vin Gris

Vin Gris

Carneros

California

2013

$8.95

"The Vin Gris is a bright and vibrant salmon color with cherry, strawberry, cranberry and ripe watermelon aromas on the nose.  On entry, the wine displays bright strawberry flavors. Throughout the mid-palate and finish, raspberry and cherry fruit characters are balanced with spicy and crisp acidity that linger creating a refreshing and lengthy finish. "

This was my first experience with the Vin Gris grape, so that's exciting! The review says the wine is a salmon color, but I thought it was more of a clear rust color -- but other way it was just pretty. I didn't pick up on any cranberry or watermelon (but again, I was stuffed up), but I got a LOT of crisp strawberry flavor with some richer cherry flavors too. I believe the pourer said this bottle normally goes for $20, but it's down to $8.95, so that's interesting too. I thought about buying this and trying to pair it with food, but decided against it. It would probably go well with a salad, and maybe some light pasta(?).