Joyce Vineyards Rosé, Arroyo Seco, Monterey County, California 2025

Joyce Wine Company, founded by Russell Joyce in 1986, is dedicated to producing wines that authentically reflect the terroir of Monterey County. With a commitment to organic farming and minimal intervention winemaking, the estate emphasizes the natural expression of its cool-climate vineyards. The Arroyo Seco AVA, known for its rocky soils and strong marine influence, provides the ideal conditions for crafting wines with precision and character.

• WINEMAKER: Russell Joyce

• FARMING: Organic

• VARIETY: 96% Gamay Noir, 4% Vermentino.

• TERROIR: Rocky, stony soils in the Arroyo Seco AVA; influenced by the cool Pacific breezes, which extend the growing season and enhance acidity

• VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested, foot-treaded and gently pressed within 2 hours of harvesting. Fermented with ambient yeasts over the course of a month at cool temperatures in stainless steel. Gently crossflow filtered prior to bottling. 55ppm total SO 2 -15ppm free SO 2 prior to bottling to preserve freshness

• AGING: Dirty racked once to avoid reduction and aged on lees for 4 months.

• TASTING NOTES: Pale pink in color, this rosé offers aromas of alpine strawberry, cherry, ruby grapefruit and oyster shell. The palate is crisp and vibrant, featuring flavors of Alpine strawberry, grapefruit, rose water and sea air.

• FOOD PAIRINGS: Ideal with shellfish, oysters, sashimi, or as a refreshing aperitif