2020 Kylie Ryan Rosé
Technical Data
- Grape Source: Lucky 8 Vineyard Vineyard
- Appellation: Livermore Valley
- Production: 642 Cases
- Varietal Content: 59.74% Merlot, 28.76% Malbec, 7.5% Grenache Blanc, and 5% Sauvignon Blanc
- Titratable Acidity: 0.62
- Residual Sugar: 0.02 – dry
- pH: 3.5
- Alcohol Level: 13.7%
Vintage Notes
The 2020 growing season was ideal, beginning with decent rainfall in the winter. We had a warm spring with good conditions during bloom and fruit set. The summer was warm until about the end of August, when the temperatures climbed into the triple digits. Yields were spot on and the quality was great. The young vineyard at Lucky 8 has seemed to really be coming along through our fourth leaf in 2020. Overall, we were very pleased with the progress in our vineyards this year.
Vineyard Notes
Our 2020 Rosé is the first vintage to be exclusively sourced from our Lucky 8 Vineyard. Lucky 8 Vineyard is located on Tesla Road, less than 2 miles from our estate property. The vineyard is planted north to south and is farmed for meticulous quality, which is a similar farming style to that of our estate vineyard.
Winemaker Notes
The 2020 Kylie Ryan Rosé was fermented in both stainless steel and experienced red wine barrels, with about 12.5% having been fermented in oak and the remaining 87.5% fermented in stainless steel. This is the first time that our Kylie Ryan Rosé hasn’t been made using red grapes exclusively. This is also the first wine we’ve produced that contains Grenache Blanc grapes from our Lucky 8 Vineyard and we’re very excited about it. This dry Rosé is the color of watermelon candy and has overwhelming aromas of sweet strawberry, bright red cherry, and vanilla candy. Hints of Meyer lemon, California peach, red delicious apple, white gardenia, and orange blossom can be found on the underside of the nose. On the palate, there is a slight effervescence, a rounded mouthfeel, and medium acidity, with flavors of ripe cherry, strawberry, bubblegum, and a touch of mint. The finish is long and driven by the sweet fruit and acidity, as notes of grapefruit hang on to your tongue. This wine is like candy in a glass, without even a touch of sugar. Pair this wine with strawberry basil chicken, spicy Thai salad, turkey roulade, watermelon mango salad, or cilantro lime shrimp.
Pairing Suggestions
2019 Kylie Ryan Rosé
Awards & Accolades
90 Points – Blue Lifestyle Wine Reviews
Technical Data
- Grape Source: McGrail Vineyards and Lucky 8 Vineyard
- Appellation: Livermore Valley
- Production: 938 Cases
- Varietal Content: 33% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 33% Malbec
- Clones:
- Merlot Clone 3
- Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 8
- Malbec Clone 6
- Titratable Acidity: 0.66
- Residual Sugar: 0.02 – dry
- pH: 3.40
- Alcohol Level: 13.7%
Vintage Notes
We had a “normal” rainy season in the winter months and a rather cool, wet spring. Bud break was two weeks late, which carried over to harvest in the fall. The summer months were moderately warm. The perfect weather pattern continued through the fall and was warm through mid-November. Yields were good, as were the flavors. The acidity was a bit higher and quality was fantastic.
Vineyard Notes
Our 2019 Kylie Ryan Rosé is 1/3 Merlot, 1/3 Malbec, and 1/3 Cabernet Sauvignon. The Cabernet Sauvignon is from our estate vineyard, McGrail Vineyards. The Merlot and Malbec come from our new Lucky 8 Vineyard. Lucky 8 Vineyard is located on Tesla Road, less than 2 miles from our estate property. The vineyard is planted north to south and is farmed for meticulous quality, which is a similar farming style to that of our estate vineyard.
Winemaker Notes
The 2019 McGrail Vineyards Kylie Ryan Rosé is fermented in both stainless steel and experienced red wine barrels. This refreshing dry Rosé is made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Malbec. This wine has a bit of rose petal and an abundance of fruit on the nose, including strawberry, banana, cherry, and white peach. On the palate there is a round mouthfeel with hints of vanilla, honeysuckle, citrus, and bubblegum. It’s like candy in a glass. Pair this wine with a spicy Thai food or a grapefruit and burrata salad.
