Latah Creek Rosé of Malbec 2021

Before they began crafting Rosés, Mike and Natalie developed a wine called Spokane Blush. This Blush was a blend of white and red wines. However, Natalie was excited about the idea of creating a blush-colored wine exclusively from red grapes, which led to their Rosé. Rosé wines are distinctive as they combine the best qualities of both red and white wines—red grapes made in a white wine style. The delightful berry flavors can only be achieved using a red varietal, and due to the unique winemaking process, you’ll discover delicate flavors that are usually not present.

First, there’s a refreshing and crisp mouthfeel that stands out. Additionally, with lower alcohol content and the absence of oak, the wine allows the true essence of the berries to shine through. Lastly, because this wine is made in a white wine style—which involves different methods such as temperature management and using specific white wine yeast—subtle flavors that typically fade can emerge beautifully, like watermelon and grapefruit.

Natalie’s Tasting Notes

I loves Rosé wines because their wonderfully dry and crisp mouthfeel presents a unique flavor profile derived exclusively from red wine varietals.  I do have a particular fondness for using the Malbec varietal due to its inhernent rich flavors and it’s beautiful hue.  The 2021 vintage sat on the skins for only 3 hours, giving the wine an amazing color.  It bursts forth with enticing aromas of ripe red berries, watermelon, and rose hips. On the palate, this well-structured wine begins with notes of melon, raspberries, and subtle mineral hints, culminating in a finish of black cherry and refreshing ruby red grapefruit.

Food Pairing

Enjoy this wine with pork, chicken, picnic fare, and seafood, such as Ellena’s Street Cod Tacos recipe available online or in her latest cookbook.

Winemakers

Mike Conway & Natalie Conway-Barnes