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2017 Mas Zenitude Rozé

2017 Mas Zenitude Rozé

Region: St Jean De Fos <Languedoc <France

Grapes: Syrah/Carignan

Vineyard/Cellar Stats: Biodynamic practices, organic certified & member of Vin Natur; grown in limestone and clay soils; no use of pesticides or artificial fertilizers; hand picked grapes, sent to fermentation tanks by simple gravity & pressed according to traditional method; fermented with indigenous yeasts and no filtration or fining; no additives or SO2 (sulfur dioxide) are ever used; grapes are partially saigneé and partially pressed directly to stainless steel tank and aged here for 22 months; zero-zero; 12.5% ABV

Winemaker:  Erik Gabrielson

You can't help but share in Erik's passion when you meet him - he exudes love, dedication, and true stewardship and connection to the land that he farms. We had the opportunity to taste the Mas Zenitude wines last year as he was eating and drinking his way around San Francisco. We adoringly rested our chins in our hands as he spoke of a pursuit to return winemaking to its roots, grounded in traditional techniques that respect the land, the vines, and the natural processes that transform the fruits of the vineyards into his unique and gorgeous wines. Maybe it was his adorable Swedish accent, but it was poetic.


His journey, after acquiring the vineyards in 2006, was personal - one that takes an intimate understanding of the land and commitment to the craft. He used established practices of biodynamic viticulture, while also cultivating some of his own practices, unique to place, along the way. Through this, he returned the vineyard to a more natural, low-intervention style of winemaking. Erik's passion has been rewarded in many ways as the wines have responded to reflect an organically balanced terroir that is more authentic and sustainable. But the more noble reward, was the welcome return of native birds, insects, and wildlife to the land, after many generations they have been missed by locals.  Erik proclaims he is dedicated to offering wines with an attitude and individuality.  Mas Zenitude wines are certainly that - sensual and tugging at your emotions, they feel familiar and like a brand new experience at the same time, lighting up your senses with their vibrant aromatics. The wines evolve in the glass, celebrating a natural, rhythmic sense of place and a certain liveliness. They defy the shortcomings of modern assembly line wine production. 

We love everything about his exotic Rozé, from its gorgeous golden pink color (the exact hue of a late summer sunset!) to the fuzzy, peachy texture and exotic, punchy notes of ripe red raspberry and cardamom spice. This structured beauty is intended for serious food parings...don't be afraid to serve with meatier or spicier dishes. But we're not gonna lie....this wine was also a delight poolside with a bowl of potato chips.

FINISH THE BOTTLE THE SAME DAY YOU OPEN IT -- WITHOUT SO2, THIS ONE FALLS APART OVERNIGHT IN THE FRIDGE

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