…featured by Sonoma County Winegrowers– and yes, it sparkles too!

Have you caught the rosé bug yet? You’re not alone. According to wine expert Liz Thach in Forbes, U.S. rosé sales skyrocketed an incredible 1,433% between 2010 and 2020. And it’s no surprise—dry, crisp rosés are the perfect warm-weather wine, equally at home with a grilled shrimp salad as they are on a sunny patio.

Here at Amista Vineyards in Healdsburg, we’re all in on rosé. In fact, Sonoma County Winegrowers recently featured our 2024 Rosé de Tres, calling it:

“Dry and delicious… a Rhône blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre from estate Morningsong Vineyards… From the sparkling specialist comes this still wine.”

That’s right—we’re known for our sparkling wines, but our still Rosé de Tres is quickly becoming a fan favorite. And yes, there’s a sparkling version of Tres too—because why choose just one?

Let’s uncork what makes rosé so irresistible—and what sets ours apart.

What Is Rosé Wine?

If you’ve ever been confused about the difference between a blush and a rosé, you’re not alone. True rosés are generally dry and more premium, especially those priced $7 and up and clearly labeled as “rosé.” Think Provence-style rather than White Zinfandel.

Unlike what many believe, rosé isn’t made by mixing red and white wines (at least not in quality winemaking). There are two proper ways to make rosé:

1. Limited Skin Contact
Red grapes are crushed and left to macerate on their skins for just a few hours. That short skin contact gives the wine its blush hue—less time = lighter color. Then it’s pressed and fermented like a white wine.

2. Saignée Method
French for “bleeding,” this method involves siphoning off a portion of juice early during red wine fermentation. The pale juice is then vinified on its own into a rosé. It’s often used to intensify the red wine, but some winemakers (like ours!) use saignée intentionally to craft outstanding rosés.

What Does Rosé Pair With?

Honestly, just about everything. But here are some of my tried-and-true favorites with Rosé de Tres:

Steamed mussels with crusty bread

Greek salad with feta and olives

Grilled shrimp with lemon and herbs

Chicken and avocado salad

Linguine with pesto

Spaghetti with cherry tomato and garlic sauce

Classic seafood paella

Does Amista Make a Rosé?

Oh, do we ever!

Our Rosé de Tres is our current still rosé release—a delightful Rhône-style blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. Sourced entirely from our estate Morningsong Vineyards in Dry Creek Valley, it’s a dry, elegant rosé that’s become my personal go-to.

But that’s just the beginning.

Rosé played a starring role in our sparkling wine journey. Years ago, a Rosé of Syrah made by happy accident became the inspiration for our first Sparkling Syrah—and we’ve been bubbling ever since. Today, we offer not one, not two, but four sparkling rosés:

Sparkling Syrah

Sparkling Grenache

Sparkling Mataró (from Mourvèdre grapes)

And yes—Sparkling Tres!

That means you can enjoy Rosé de Tres as a bright, still sipper or go all-out festive with its sparkling sibling.

So… Still or Sparkling?

We say: why not both? Whether you’re hosting brunch, lounging poolside, or just unwinding after a long day, rosé really does go with everything.

Next time you visit us at Amista, be sure to ask for a taste of both styles—and see which Rosé de Tres steals your heart.

Read Rosés for the 4th from The Good Stuff by Sonoma County Winegrowers