While 2019 was Washington’s first great rosé vintage, 2021 was very much a struggler for local pinks. The state’s wine grape crop was light and the season quite warm. That combination led to many rosés that are fuller-bodied and heavy feeling, without the acid to support the weight of the fruit.
Some producers did manage to thread the needle, however, producing flavorful wines that still have the refreshing acidity we look for to slake our summer thirst. Still, 2021 is definitely a year to be choosy on Washington rosés. Here are some favorites.
Devison East of the Sun Rosé Boushey Vineyard Yakima Valley 2021
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