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Drunk Penguin Rosé 2023

Vinuv Vineyard

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This beloved Rosé, crafted from our VINUV vineyard Merlot grapes, in the style of Provence, is a sensation for beach days or boat outings. Its light pink hue mirrors the Argentine sunset, and its aroma delights with cherries, peach, watermelon, and a hint of mint. In every sip, experience the crispness of a dry wine that is perfectly balanced. Created at an altitude of 3600 feet above sea level in Los Chacayes Tunuyán, Valle de Uco, its production involves meticulous care, ensuring no herbicides or pesticides touch the grapes. Crafted by renowned winemaker Pablo Martorell, this Rosé is more than a wine; it’s an experience. Pair it with cheese, light snacks, or even spicy foods for an exquisite culinary adventure. With only 100 cases produced, this Rosé is a testament to the adventurous spirit of Zane and Mindy, who turned quarantine creativity into exceptional wine. Join us in celebrating life’s adventures, one refreshing sip at a time.

Wine Specs

Vintage

2023

Varietal

Merlot

Appellation

Uco Valley

Harvest Date

April 2023

Acid

6.45 g/l

3.35

Residual Sugar

1.8 g/l

Alcohol %

13.5

Wine Profile

Tasting Notes

This Merlot offers a beautiful pale pink color. It is fresh and aromatic, with notes of cherries, watermelon, and herbs. Smooth and juicy, it is a balanced rose wine, light and perfect for a summer day.

Vineyard Notes

VINUV Vineyard. Grapes raised using organic methods (no herbicides or pesticides). Los Chacayes Tunuyán - Valle de Uco, Mendoza Altitude 1100 meters (3600 feet) above sea level. Soil composition: Poor soil very rocky with sandy and silt in its composition.

Production Notes

Manual harvest in 12 kg cases. Passed through two hand-sorting tables, first as whole clusters and then as single berries after destemming. Pressing and then cold prefermentative settling was carried out in order to extract all the solid particles. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks.

Winemaker Notes

Winemaker: Pablo Martorell Pablo Martorell is accomplished with high marks from Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate and Wine Enthusiast. Born and raised in Tunuyán just minutes from our vineyard, he has worked at some of the most acclaimed wineries in Mendoza, including Bodega Nieto Senetiner, Catena Zapata, Trivento and Bodega Flecha de los Andes, under Michel Rolland’s tutelage. In 2006 he worked with Chateau de Lauret in Pomerol, Bordeaux, and in 2007, for Chateau Peyre Lebade and Chateau Clarke in Medoc, Bordeaux, both part of the Rothschild Group. He is currently the head winemaker for The Vines of Mendoza.

Food Pairings

Serve cold. Perfect alone or with cheese and light snacks. Also pairs well with spicy foods.

Production

110 cases

Other Notes

For years, Zane and Mindy traveled the world perfecting one aspect of the wine business- drinking wine. Then, Covid happened. To a couple of adventurers, quarantine meant that traveling the world would simply have to take place around the dinner table. Creative dinners and blind tastings soon became a crazy idea: to have their own vineyard. Within six months, Zane and Mindy went from an everyday wine-loving couple to owning a vineyard. They have several brands including DEFENDERS (a nod to Zane's military service) and Drunk Penguin. In 2023 they took another leap of faith, starting a wine import business to support other small Argentinian producers. Vinuv celebrates Vin (that’s French for wine) grown and produced in Uco Valley (Vin from Uco Valley = VINUV).