MY KING
2018 Grenache Rose
BLEND
100% Grenache, El Camino Real Vineyard, Santa Barbara County
TASTING NOTES
Aromas: Asia pear, Lychee, Star Fruit. Secondary aromatics of soft caramel and white peach.
Palate: Crisp acidity. Moderately dry finish.
PAIRINGS
Salmon Almondine
Salad Nicoise
Pad Thai
Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon
WINEMAKING
On October 3, 2018 we received a ton of El Camino Real Vineyard Grenache. We crushed a portion of the grapes directly to the press and let them sit on the skins for three hours before being incorporated with the remainder and gently pressed off the skins. One week after pressing the juice was racked and inoculated to promote a cool, temperature-controlled fermentation. We take great care in handling the grapes and resulting juice to avoid unwanted oxidation of the delicate, aromatic compounds. We employ these techniques, combined with cool fermentation and a yeast strain known to enhance volatile aromas, in order to emphasize compounds called “thiols”. These molecules are responsible for many tropical fruit aromas in white and rosé winemaking. This delicate method of releasing more thiols into the juice gives a perception of sweetness to the final wine without having residual sugar. Post fermentation the wine was racked again and left to age in a chilled stainless steel tank for three months before being bottled in January 2019.
ARTWORK
MY KING by Martial Yapo
Martial Yapo is an Artist/Designer that Master in painting since his young age. He tells stories through his artwork, about his vision of the world, and dig into his personal spirituality his roots and traditions. His technique is a mix of street art, Tribal ethnic expression, graffiti and African contemporary art, and his creations are a fine line between who Martial is, and what he represents: a French-born African descent urban artist with a 360 vision on the world. The colorful shapes, the mix media, Acrylic, spray paint, and oil make his style unique, and plural. Martial's art prints are available for purchase at ArtisteART.com.