75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10.5% Merlot, 4.5% Cabernet Franc, plus Petit Verdot and Malbec. 19 months in French oak, 89% new. Fresh and very Cabernet Sauvignon. Quite a bit of tannin. Chewy but not too sweet. 16+/20.

Very dark garnet in the glass, this wine smells of black cherry, plum and violets. In the mouth, the wine tastes of bright black cherry and cassis, with juicy pops of unripe blackberry thanks to excellent acidity. A gorgeous floral, herbal note lingers in the finish along with fine grained, muscular tannins. A very young wine that will resolve nicely with some time. 14.5% alcohol. 4333 cases made. Score :between 9 and 9.5

I am more of a mountain fruit fan, adoring the wines of Atlas Peak and Howell Mountain, as well as hopping over the Mayacamus Mountain into Sonoma Valley to sip the wines produced off the Moon Mountain AVA. High atop Howell Mountain the historic La Jota Vineyard was first planted in 1898, and has been producing earthy, elegant wines with a distinct earthiness since. The La Jota Cabernet Sauvignon is well-structured and refined, bringing freshness thanks to the high elevation of the vineyard, to the rich, robust wine. The result, something you can wait to toast with, on any special occasion or any simple day.

2011 La Jota Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley: toasty oak aroma, flavors of blackberries, herbs and licorice, bold and full-bodied, long, smooth finish.

Smooth as silk and with no elbows. Dark chocolate, black plum and black cherry fruit, with subtle oak spice and minerality.

Cool cassis, cherry. Good balance, burnt fruit character, shows promise. 2 years.

La Crema is known for its primary focus on California Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. This limited-production sparkling wine, however, has found a home in Oregon’s cool-climate Willamette Valley. A blend of the winery’s signature grapes, the Pinot Noir-forward bubbly is a beauty.

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The Best 5 Wine Pairing That Go Perfectly With These Romance Novels 1. For Something Light & Bright While You Read About Sweet Things Want something fruity that pairs with the sweet story of Allison Lane, an event planner who finds herself falling in love in Sweet, Texas of all places? While sipping this Pinot Noir rosé, you'll smell hints of crisp grapefruit, strawberry, and white floral notes. Hibiscus will fill your nostrils, allowing you to feel like you're watching Allison's love in real life. Perfect for wine drinkers who love Pinot Noir but might crave something lighter when reading romance novels.

Nice to see California attempting serious dry rose instead of gummy sweeter versions of White Zinfandel. This is a mid-weight, fresh indeed almost lean edition from cooler Monterey-grown pinot noir. Pricey but well done.

The wine showed a pale salmon color. Cherry, raspberry, rose petal, lemon and ripe peach all arrived on the juicy nose. Cherry, watermelon candy, raspberry, strawberry, slate and hints of lemon followed on a palate where the watermelon was replaced with lemon as the wine opened up. The wine exhibited great acidity and balance, along with good structure and length. This wine would be a great aperitif to enjoy on the patio on a warm spring afternoon. It would also pair well with a variety of charcuterie or a classic fried oyster po' boy.

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Rosé is breaking out of its stereotypes The pinot noir grape is thin-skinned and temperamental, but proper care before and after harvest can result in unmatched finesse and elegance. In rosé, pinot noir is crisp and dry with a firm acidity, but with time I have found releases that also express a true flavor profile of the grape with limited skin contact. One such wine, the readily available 2018 La Crema Pinot Noir Rosé from Monterey County, expresses balanced flavors of watermelon, strawberry and grapefruit with mineral elements and a vibrant acidity.

Chillin’ With Rosé of Pinot Noir 2018 La Crema Pinot Noir Rosé, Monterey — pale salmon in the glass with struck match then aromas of mixed berries. Flavors of ripe raspberries and blackberries combine with a delicate perfume and finish with citrus pith. Citrusy notes and bright acidity keep this rosé light and refreshing. 13.5% abv. $25 I was prepared to be underwhelmed by the flavor of this La Crema rosé based on the aromas. That wasn’t the case, however. This flavors are lively and interesting. Pinot Noir clones 115, 667, 777, 2A and Pommard were harvested from four sites in the Monterey appellation. All vineyard sites enjoy cooling breezes and maritime influences of the nearby Pacific Ocean. The grapes were pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks at cool temperature. The wine spent two to three months on the lees before blending and bottling.

Wine of the Week A gorgeous rosé with great minerality and high-toned fruit. Excellent balance. Manages to be light on its feet, yet complex with a range of flavors: strawberry, rhubarb, raspberry and watermelon. Striking. 4 stars.

From the Monterey AVA is La Crema Pinot Noir Rosé 2018, a delicious wine from a remarkable vintage year. With its cool, mild summer and only a few spikes of heat, grapes were able to ripen slowly and develop intense, broad flavors. Greeting me in the glass was a rosé that glowed pale to medium pink, depending on the amount of sunlight shining through the window! On the nose, I explored elements of snappy grapefruit, just-clipped roses, ripe strawberries and grapefruit zest. Light and breezy, my palate was impressed with flavors of oranges and strawberries bolstered by notes of minerality. Crisp and generous, the tangy, fruit filled finish lingered.

Know What to Look for to Find a Great Rosé La Crema Pinot Noir Rosé: Perhaps best known for its buttery Chardonnays and bold Pinot Noirs, this delicate yet vibrant rosé from Northern California’s La Crema is perhaps the best of both worlds. With notes of watermelon, strawberry, and blood orange matched by aromas of pink grapefruit and guava, this is one of your best bets for pairing with favorite summertime foods, such as wild salmon, Dungeness crab, and grilled rock shrimp.

Drink this: Kickstart the pink wine season with this Californian Rosé The pick: La Crema Pinot Noir Rosé, 2018, a pink manages to be both fun and serious at the same time. Is it pink wine season yet? That’s a trick question, since pink wine is always in season these days. Still, even though it’s recently become perfectly acceptable to drink rosé year-round, it’s okay to get excited about all the new pink releases that start to pour into liquor stores every Spring. La Crema Pinot Noir Rosé is one of the first out of the gate and, dare we say it, a pretty excellent start to the season. Backstory: Although France once completely owned the dry rosé wine scene with its seasonal releases from Provence, over the past few years some lovely New World expressions have started to challenge southern French dominance. California, for example, which used to be known for its sweeter “blush” wines (a.k.a. white zinfandel), is now producing some amazing, dry pink wines, too. Sometimes they’re blended from a range of grapes, but this one is 100 percent Pinot Noir, grown in La Crema Winery’s Monterey vineyard. Why you’ll like it: It’s hard to be both elegant and fruit-forward, but that’s exactly what this dry, balanced, slightly buttery and eminently easy-drinking wine is. After chilling, let it warm up for 15 minutes before serving, so that all the cantaloupe, berry and acidic citrus notes shine through. Perfect with fresh fish, pizza or crossword puzzles on a lazy afternoon.

Delicious Pinot Noir Rose from Jackson Family Appetizing aromas of Mandarin orange, pink grapefruit, and strawberry. This is a popular fruit-driven style with a hint (not actual) residual sugar and 13.5% abv. This is an excellent wine to serve for friends who enjoy a fruity style of rosé wine with just a bare suggestion of residual sugar. It is a great wine for a variety of occasions, and perfect for outdoor spring and summer parties.

Welcome spring with dry rosé wines Made from 100 pinot noir, this lovely pink wine comes from La Crema, part of the Jackson Family portfolio. While it’s also dry but not bone dry, it’s bigger in body, deeper in color and more complex than the Aimé Roquesante. Very aromatic and well-balanced, this is an elegant rosé that tastes of fresh, juicy strawberries and has a mouthwatering acidity. It would go well with salmon and seafood dishes.

A Whole Lot of Rosé Thanks to a wet winter and much needed rain in La Crema's Monterey vineyards, the cool-climate appellations are tailor made for their new rosé. Both bright and exotic, this 100 percent stainless steel fermented rosé at $25 per bottle, has a balance of acidity and fruit—perfect to pair with just about anything, from grilled octopus or halibut ceviche, to a selection of artisanal cheeses.

Top 5 Must-Try Rosés This Summer The 2017 La Crema Monterey Pinot Noir Rosé is a fresh, crisp, and easy-to-drink wine. It features mandarin citrus characteristics and flinty, mineral notes. The grapes were fermented in 100 percent stainless steel at cool temperatures, resulting in a smooth, exotic wine that is the quintessential accompaniment for bright spring dishes. 100% Pinot Noir.

Best Buys in the Market, 1 star ...There are a good many Rosés being made from Pinot Noir these days ranging from light, lively and crisp to somewhat more substantial, and among the better values to be had, the rounded, ever-so-slightly sweet (One Star)*LA CREMA Pinot Noir Rosé Monterey 2017...come with the added bonus of being widely available and regularly discounted…

New Products The Newest Beverage Options Rosé La Crema's newest product is its 2017 Monterey Pinot Noir Rosé. The rosé has a suggested retail price of $20 contains 13.5% ABV and is available in select markets nationwide.