Troon Vineyard Druid's Pink Applegate Valley 2024

The Data

Country USA

Appellation Applegate Valley

Varietal Rose Blend

Retail Price $30

ABV 12.2%

Score 4.5 Stars/94 points

In the Glass

Appearance

Bright, medium salmon color.

Aromatics

The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of strawberry, apricot stone, and dried herbs with supporting notes of red grapefruit zest, kumquat, quince, and violet.

Flavor

The palate confirms the nose, delivering a red and black fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, rhubarb, boysenberry, and slate. The finish is long and lingering.

Intensity & Texture

Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture.

Cool Factor

It's ultra cool to welcome this Pink to the family of Druid's wines from Troon Vineyard. This incredible collection of elevated house wines shows Troon's intent and skill.

Value Grade

Scarcity, exceptional quality, and a modest premium price of $30 make this wine a great choice for wine enthusiasts looking for unique wines with character.

Analysis

We are very pleased to see the second vintage of Troon Vineyard’s Druid’s Pink. One factor that makes this wine shine is the fact that all four varietals utilized are grown with the intention of creating a refreshing, yet substantial rosé wine. Like last year, their 2024 rosé is made with a blend of 62% Mourvedre, 18% Grenache, 8% Cinsault, 7% Carignan, and 5% Counoise. Because of different ripening times, these grapes were mostly harvested and fermented separately before being blended into the final wine. Mourvèdre provides body and fruit, enhanced by intriguing herbal notes. Grenache adds weight and texture along with plenty of fruit. Cinsault brings bright red fruit, and Counoise contributes acidity and almost a minerality or salinity. The whole clusters were gently pressed to extract as little color as possible. The juice was fermented in neutral barrels with native yeasts, and then the malolactic process (softening the sharp acid profile) was encouraged. Then, the juice rested on the lees for roughly six months — quite unusual for a rosé. Like all Troon Vineyard wines, the Druid’s Pink is bottled unfined and unfiltered. It’s absolutely gorgeous.

How to Enjoy

Serve chilled with nothing but a glass or pair with grilled fish or fowl, as well as spicy Asian noodle dishes.