Rose ALL Day! FOUR Bottles

Onward Art Label Series - Onward Wines 2022 Rose of Zinfandel, Mendocino -- 2 Bottles

Delicate aromas of white peaches intertwined with wild roses; layers of citrus, red plum and yellow quince flavors; and a refreshing, clean finish, thanks to its vibrant acidity. This wine is brimming with layers of vibrant fruit and minerality, while having silky texture. She is friendly, fun, and easy to be around!

This old vine Zinfandel is from Hill vineyard in Mendocino, which was planted in the early 1970s and is organically farmed by the Johnsons, who are 5th generation growers and the owners of our long time favorite vineyard Hawkeye Ranch in Redwood Valley.

This is a whole cluster press rose, which was gently pressed for about 4 hours of skin contact time and then the juice was cold settled in stainless and fermented in neutral French oak BBL and puncheons.

This label features a painting by Sally White King, visit her website sallywhiteking.com to see more of the works of art that this amazing woman creates.

Name of Winery: Onward

Bottle Size: 750ml

Number of Bottles: Two

Varietal: Rose of Zinfandel

Appellation: Mendocino

Onward 2020 Sparkling Rose, Redwood Valley, Mendocino, CANS 250mL -- 3 Cans

The Onward Sparkling Carignane Rose is the result of a whole cluster press intentional rose program. The Carignane was picked when it had layers of flavors, supporting both ripe notes and lively acid.

The wine was fermented in stainless steal and held in a bright tank to maintain the sparkle and then both bottled and canned.

These vines are from Hawkeye Ranch in Mendocino Redwood Valley and they sustainable, organically and fish friendly certified. This vineyard is owned and farmed by the Johnsons, who are 5th generation growers and incredible stewards of the land and long time growing partners of Onward Wines.

Name of Winery: Onward

Bottle Size: 250ml

Number of CANS: Three Cans

Varietal: Rose of Carignane

Appellation: Redwood Valley, Mendocino

Onward Wines are single-vineyard, site-driven wines from vineyard sites that are very special to me. I am a true believer in personal connection and there is a story behind each vineyard site and how it came to be part of my portfolio. In these stories, you will learn more about the people behind these vineyards. I liken my connection to these vineyards to that of one’s favorite shirt or coffee mug or chair. Like a well-worn fabric or a slightly chipped mug that may have initially caught my eye for its beauty, but over the years has won my heart because it just feels right. When it comes to vineyards this happens too, because of a combination of my connection with the vines themselves and my connection with those that tend them. For me, the grower's hands are most definitely part of the terroir.

My style is about letting the vines speak. They are the art, I am the canvas, and my job is to give them a chance to share their beauty in each and every vintage. My decisions are driven by the vineyard and the vintage, my cellar practices are to uphold the truths I find in the vineyard. To this end, I pick early looking for a balance of flavors at lower ripeness, as I find this is when each vineyard is in its most unique expression of self.

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Lorenza 2023 Rose, Lodi -- 1 Bottle

The 2023 Rosé is pale peach hue. Aromas of strawberry, orange blossoms and stonefruit yield to a tantalizing palate with racy acidity and cool minerality plus flavors of ripe melon and plum skin. A mouth watering finish.

Grapes for Lorenza are grown in the unique sandy soils and Mediterranean climate of Lodi -- our winemaking home. Hand-picked for rosé when the grapes are full of verve, the grapes are gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel.  

#4 on Vinepair's 30 Top Rose List

Sustainably and Organically farmed vineyards
Vegan-friendly, gluten free, 12% alc.

Name of Winery: Lorenza

Bottle Size: 750mL

Number of Bottles: One

Varietal: 33% Mourvedre, 30% Carignan, 26% Cinsault, 11% Grenache

Appellation: Lodi

Lorenza originated from a shared love of Provence Rosé by co-founders Melinda Kearney and Michèle Ouellet. A beautiful glass of wine and all its intricacies was not new for the mother-daughter duo. As a wine and food-obsessed family living in Napa Valley they were in pursuit of the perfect rosé to pair with everything and the summer feelings it evoked.

Looking for a way to stay connected led us to make the first vintage of Lorenza.

In 2008, we had a hunch that there were more than a few people who, like us, wanted to love what was in their glass and feel connected to the story behind the wine. Since the climates of Northern California and the Mediterranean are so similar we were confident that we could produce a beautiful dry, rosé made from old vines. Optimistic early adopters? Yes, we truly believed in rosé and in California. 

Lorenza, a natural collaboration between mother and daughter, was born in 2008. Melinda and Michèle shared the same vision: to run a company together, make a rosé with intention, and share it with sommeliers, merchants, and friends.

Learn more about Lorenza Wine.