{"product_id":"king-family-crose-taste","title":"KING FAMILY CROSE","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Merlot rosé from Virginia's Monticello AVA, dry, vibrant, and made for good company.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing Family Vineyards' Crosé is a 100% Merlot rosé from the estate's vineyards in Crozet, Virginia, at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the Monticello AVA. Winemaker Matthieu Finot, a Rhone Valley native who trained across Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Provence, brings an unmistakably French sensibility to the Monticello terroir, producing a Merlot rosé with the precision and restraint of Provence and the honest fruit character of Virginia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is dry and vibrant, with fresh strawberry, ripe melon, and a delicate floral note on the nose. The palate is clean, lively, and refreshing, crisp acidity, light body, and a clean finish that invites another glass. This is a rosé designed for enjoyment rather than contemplation, and it excels in outdoor settings, at picnics, and with the lightly seasoned foods of Virginia's warm-weather months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrilled Shrimp, Light Salads, Goat Cheese, Oysters, Picnic Foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarietal: 100% Merlot\u003cbr\u003eBottle Size: 750ml\u003cbr\u003eProducer: King Family Vineyards\u003cbr\u003eCountry: United States\u003cbr\u003eRegion \/ AVA: Monticello AVA, Virginia\u003cbr\u003eWinemaker: Matthieu Finot\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Clay and loam, Blue Ridge foothills\u003cbr\u003eFarming: Estate grown\u003cbr\u003eFermentation: Stainless steel \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMeet The Maker\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing Family Vineyards is one of Virginia's most celebrated and decorated wineries. Founded by David and Ellen King in the late 1990s and located in Crozet at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the estate produces ultra-premium Monticello AVA wines under the guidance of winemaker Matthieu Finot, who joined the team in 2007. Finot, who grew up in France's Crozes-Hermitage region and trained extensively across the Old World, has brought an uncompromising standard to Virginia winemaking that has earned King Family multiple Virginia Governor's Cup awards, including the overall Cup winner in 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e100% Merlot rosé from Virginia's Monticello AVA. Dry, vibrant, and fun!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Virginia summer afternoon, outdoor dining, or a gift from your favorite local wine store\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry Virginia Merlot Rosé\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strawberry, ripe melon, and delicate florals with crisp acidity and a clean, refreshing finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, crisp, and lively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, direct press rosé\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monticello AVA, Virginia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Merlot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~11%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServe Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45-50°F, serve well chilled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecognitions:\u003c\/strong\u003e King Family Vineyards: 2024 Virginia Governor's Cup Winner; multiple Gold Medals at Governor's Cup, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrilled Shrimp, Light Salads, Goat Cheese, Oysters, Picnic Foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe King Family has been making Virginia wine for over two decades. The Crosé is their way of saying summer has started.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Restrictions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .75in; text-indent: -.25in; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eWINE SHIPS ONLY TO THE FOLLOWING STATES\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003eCalifornia, Connecticut, Florida, Louisiana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia, and Wyoming.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 21+ signature is required upon delivery.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .75in; text-indent: -.25in; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrders of 4 bottles or more: Please expect to confirm availability of an adult on premises to sign for your order. 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