House of Smith
Pinot Noir Rosè 2024
| Denomination | N/A |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Washington (United States of America) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | 4 months of ageing on the lees in stainless steel tanks |
- Origin: Ancient Lakes (Washington), Evergreen vineyard on the cliffs of the Columbia River
- Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir, still rosé with a pale pink colour, 13% vol
- Aromas: Notes of white peach, passion fruit and wildflowers, with a persistent and fresh finish
- Vinification: Whole cluster fermentation in stainless steel and aged for 4 months on the lees
- Awards and serving: 91 pts James Suckling, serve at 10-12 °C with lean fish and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
House of Smith Sex Pinot Noir Rosé is a still rosé wine made from Pinot Noir grapes grown in the state of Washington. It stands out for its intense aromatic profile, characterised by notes of white peach, passion fruit and wildflowers. On the palate, it is pleasantly silky, with a smooth drinkability and a persistent finish. Its precise taste is confirmed by the score of 91 awarded by James Suckling.
Where it comes from
The grapes originate from the Evergreen vineyard in Ancient Lakes, located along steep cliffs overlooking the Columbia River. The influence of the river creates a cooler microclimate, enhancing the wine's acidity. The soils, rich in fragmented basalt, gravel, silt and glacial caliche, impart a distinct mineral component. Vineyard management respects the environment through the use of organic and sustainable practices.
How it is produced
Vinification involves the use of indigenous yeasts and whole cluster fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The wine then matures for four months on its lees, a process that enriches its structure while maintaining great clarity of expression. Served between 10 and 12°C, this rosé pairs harmoniously with lean fish dishes and cheeses, enhancing every taste with its vivid freshness.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1999 in the state of Washington, the House of Smith winery produces the Sex Pinot Noir Rosé, awarded 91 points by James Suckling. This wine originates from the Evergreen vineyard in Ancient Lakes, cultivated according to the principles of organic and sustainable agriculture along the Columbia River. The basaltic soils, shaped by ancient glacial floods, give the wine a unique mineral character. Vinified with whole bunches using indigenous yeasts and matured in steel, the wine displays silkiness on the palate and notes of white peach.
Awards
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2024
91/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1999
| Name | House of Smith Sex Pinot Noir Rosè 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Rosé green still |
| Denomination | N/A |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | United States of America |
| Region | Washington |
| Vendor | House of Smith |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1999 in the state of Washington, the House of Smith winery produces the Sex Pinot Noir Rosé, awarded 91 points by James Suckling. This wine originates from the Evergreen vineyard in Ancient Lakes, cultivated according to the principles of organic and sustainable agriculture along the Columbia River. The basaltic soils, shaped by ancient glacial floods, give the wine a unique mineral character. Vinified with whole bunches using indigenous yeasts and matured in steel, the wine displays silkiness on the palate and notes of white peach. |
| Origin | Ancient Lakes area, along the steep cliffs above the Columbia River, Washington, United States of America |
| Climate | 2024 was a rather difficult year for grapes in Washington state, with an early and unusually severe frost that hit the vineyards hard. |
| Soil composition | Fragmented basalt, gravel, silt and caliche deposited during the Ice Age floods |
| Yield per hectare | 136 q |
| Production technique | Whole bunch fermentation in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts |
| Wine making | Indigenous yeasts; 100% whole bunch fermentation in stainless steel tanks. |
| Aging | 4 months of ageing on the lees in stainless steel tanks |
| Total acidity | 5.1 gr/L |
| PH | 3.6 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |