Fleurs De Prairie Cotes De Provence Rare Rose Blend

”BACKGROUND Fleurs de Prairie translates as wildflowers celebrating the beautiful fields of wisteria lavender poppy and sunflowers carpeting Provence. The wine is sourced from select Provencal vineyards that dot the coastal wind-swept hillsides of the region. The Mediterranean combination of sun wind mild water stress and ocean influence provide ideal conditions for grapes to ripen to the perfect balance of flavor and freshness. WINEMAKING Fleurs de Prairie is sourced from 20-year-old vines planted in clay-limestone hillsides at an altitude of 350-500 feet. The grapes are direct pressed to ensure a light fresh style and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks. VINTAGE NOTES Provence produced beautiful 2016 roses due to the year’s generally mild spring and sunny dry summer. The continuing drought impacted yields across the board but quality remained high. TASTING NOTES Crafted in the traditional Provencal style Fleurs de Prairis is a pale salmon co