Tulocay Rosé of Pinot Noir

The 2023 Tulocay Rosé is a departure from vintages past when the grapes were primarily Mourvèdre from Contra Costa. This wine is made from Carneros Pinot Noir, and the result is a delectable, light salmon-hued wine almost like a still Pinot Noir Champagne. What's striking about it is its acidity, which gets the salivary glands going — a welcome difference from most California rosés that tend to be flat. Absolutely dry, this rosé would be a welcome alternative to a …