Sonoma Cutrer Russian River Rose
Sonoma Cutrer Russian River Rose is proof that a Chardonnay house can make a serious rosé — a dry, still pink wine at 11.9% ABV in a 750mL bottle, made from 100% Pinot Noir grown in the Russian River Valley specifically for this wine. Fruit is destemmed and pressed with brief skin contact for a pale salmon color, then each lot ferments separately in cool stainless steel before blending. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 11.9% — 750mL, screwcap closure
- Grape: 100% Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
- Style: dry still rosé (not sparkling)
- Winemaking: whole-cluster direct press, cool stainless fermentation
- Origin: Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards, Windsor, Sonoma County, CA
A Chardonnay House's Pinot Noir Rosé
Sonoma-Cutrer is synonymous with Russian River Chardonnay, but the winery has quietly built a following for its rosé — and the approach is deliberately un-showy: Pinot Noir blocks farmed for rosé, a gentle direct press, and a cool, clean fermentation that keeps the aromatics bright. The result is a proper dry pink built for the table rather than the photo op, with the winery's cool-climate precision all over it. Shop more dry rosé wines or browse everything from Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Light salmon in the glass; aromas of passionfruit, wild strawberry, blood orange, watermelon, and hibiscus. The palate brings bright strawberry, tart Bing cherry, and a strawberry-lemonade lift, with lively citrus acidity and a long, juicy finish.
How to Enjoy
Well chilled (45–50°F) with goat cheese salads, sushi, or simply sunshine — a versatile food rosé that handles spice better than most whites.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a sparkling rosé?
No — this is a still (non-sparkling) dry rosé. Sonoma-Cutrer's sparkling rosé is a separate product; this bottle has no bubbles.
What grapes are in it?
100% Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley, picked and pressed specifically for rosé.
Is it sweet or dry?
Dry — fermented fully dry with crisp acidity, in the Provençal style rather than the sweet blush style.
Dry, precise, and unmistakably Sonoma — get Sonoma Cutrer Russian River Rosé at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.