Kelby James Russel Rosé Stunner

Music and wine go hand in had - wine is bottled poetry - Robert Louis Stevenson

🎶 I have music on 98% of the time- while being creative in the kitchen, working out, studying, while driving, by the pool - you get the idea. Music drives my soul, my passions, my mood. It’s a friend, a lover and a companion.

It inspires creativity for me as well as many others, including winemaker Kelby James Russell of Kelby James Russel Wines. Their wines are as diverse and inspiring as are all of the genres of music. A artist and lover of Cabernet Franc, there was no question to Kelby that their first Rosé from Nutt Road Vineyard, it was the wine to kickstart Kelby’s career. “I trust what people taste in the wine, so I instead want to give them a glimpse of the artistic spirit inside the bottle." 10% whole cluster topped with the remaining fruit which was destemmed and lightly crushed. 

Kelby James Russell

Cabernet Franc Rose 2020

Nutt Road Vineyard, Seneca Lake

Finger Lakes, New York

13% abv

🍷Pours into the glass a vibrant ruby red color thanks to the 72 hours of cold soaking

🍷Swirl and pink grapefruit, cherry, red currant and herbal character all burst from the glass

🍷Sip and bright acidity along with red summer fruits (cherry, red currant, watermelon and strawberry), rhubarb, gooseberry, grass, wet stone and finishes on light red chili flakes and bell pepper. This Rosé is dry, refreshing and bright in flavor. One of my Rosé favorites this summer 🍷

🎶🎶Best enjoyed while listening to
"Vivir Lo Nuestro" by La India and Marc Anthony - great rec on the song @kelbyjamesrussell

🍷Alongside tomatoe herb tartine, a roasted vegetable salad or mozzarella zucchini tart.