Wolffer Winery & Vineyards (Images courtesy of Wolffer Winery)

Wolffer Estate Vineyards became the pride of Long Island when its 2007 Late Harvest Chardonnay was named Best Dessert Wine at the 26th Annual San Diego International Wine Competition and it has just released its the debut vintage of its "Grandioso" Reserve Rosé.

Like its namesake, "Grandioso" is an impressive wine and a vibrant expression of the rose flavors among Long Island’s reserve tier wines. The limited release wine crafted from specially selected vineyard blocks, is composed of 60% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot and 9% Chardonnay. Pale rose in color, the 2009 "Grandioso" has been hailed by tasters as showing:

…fresh lime, cilantro, crushed stones, peach and elegant berry notes on the nose and on the palate fresh fruit flavors, a hint of oak and classic minerality are matched by crisp acidity and a thread of creamy lees. The mouth-feel is vibrant yet lush, and ends with a completely dry finish.

"Grandioso" Rosé is best served chilled and it is versatile enough to compliment practically any food. It pairs especially well with hors d'oeuvres such as smoked salmon and shrimp, as well as with lobster, marinated meats, and soft cheeses.

The wine is also offered in a limited number of 1.5L Magnums. The suggested retail price is $29/750 ml bottle and $60/1.5L Magnum. The Grandioso Rosé is currently available for purchase at select New York area retailers and at the Wölffer Estate.

Sustainable Winegrowing at Wolffer Winery

Wolffer Estate Vineyard proudly practices sustainable agriculture. According to the winery's founder and owner, Hamburg-born Christian Wolffer:

This land is important to us and we do everything we can to protect it. We actively participate in the Long Island Sustainable Viticulture Program. It is designed to encourage practices with low environmental impact that maintain or improve soil, and help us become better stewards of land.

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