Dance France 2023
VARIETY Barbera
BRIX at Harvest 20.5
PH at Harvest 3.17
LOCATION Walnut Grove, Arizona
VINEYARD Hassayampa Vineyard and Farm
SOIL TYPE Alluvial deposits of volcanic and sedimentary minerals
PRODUCTION 70 cases
ALCOHOL 11.5%
LABEL Vintage photo of François Geis for Dance France
Vineyard
Hassayampa Vineyard & Farm was established in 2012 on 140 acres along the Hassayampa River near Kirkland, Arizona. The property consists of a farmstead cheese creamery, a 12 acre vineyard, a fruit and nut orchard, and several acres of pastures for their Jersey cow herd. They use sustainable grape growing practices that include Integrated Pest Management, OMRI (organic) approved pesticides, cover cropping, and minimal tillage. The Grapes
The Barbera vines are grown in the high desert, 3,800 feet above sea level near the Hassayampa River. Alluvial deposits of volcanic and sedimentary minerals combined with extreme diurnal shifts of hot days and cool nights allow the grapes to preserve aromas and natural acidity.Vinification
The Barbera grapes were hand picked and foot tread at the vineyard before being transported to Bodega Pierce in Clarkdale, Arizona for vinification. The grapes were pressed upon arrival at the winery and fermented with native yeasts in a stainless steel tank for 16 days before being racked. The wine was aged for ~7 months in tank on fine lees. Racked once before bottling. Unfined, unfiltered with 20 PPM of added SO2.Expression
Tart strawberry and plumb are the standout aromatic notes of this wine. On the palate, strawberry lemon pie is the flavor while being crisp, fresh, tart and balanced. This rosé is an honest example of how naturally balanced Arizona grown barbera can be. It is refreshing, sharp and ready to be crushed by anyone and everyone.