Cracklin Rose
Tastes and smells like an old fashioned rose and finishes with a distinct strawberry flavor. Add sparkle to this blend of Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris and you've got a light crisp, refreshingly dry tingling sensation that's perfect for any occasion.
This sparkling rose looks, smells and tastes like a vintage rose. With roses on the nose and fresh strawberries on the palate, perfect for summer sipping or any celebration.
Home to the ridge and valley topography created by some millennia of volcano activity and fed from the ancient waters of Mt. Hood's Eliot Glacier, the Columbia Gorge provides the perfect sanctuary to grow these grapes, producing a flinty crispness always high in minerals and deep in flavor.
| Vintage | NV |
| Varietal | Blend |
| Varietal Composition | Chardonnay and Pinot Noir |
| Appellation | Columbia Gorge |
| Vineyard | Hood Crest |
| Harvest Date | 10/10/2017 |
| PH | 3.93 |
| Residual Sugar | <0.03 mg/L |
| Alcohol | 13.90% |
| Wine Style | Burgundy |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 07/11/2018 |
| Cases Produced | 116 |
The vineyards grown within the Columbia Gorge enjoy micro climates that range from high heat desert heat to copious amounts of rain and snow with gravelly to rich volcanic soil, basalt cliffs and rolling valleys. It is in this arena from where we have gathered a unique group of varietals.
Tess Barr is one of the less than 10% lead women winemakers nationwide and proud to be part of the Women Winemakers Project. A patented formulator and decorated with 25 issued US and International Patents, Ms Barr has filed over 100 patents at the USPTO.
