Certain grape varieties and growing regions are so perfectly matched that the presence of one in the other results in wines that are a true expression “Of The Place.” Dry Creek Valley and Rosé are an excellent example.
Flavors of pie cherry and pomegranate with refreshing acidity. Inspired by the Mourvèdre-dominated Rosés enjoyed in the South of France, OTP is delightful in the sunshine. In fact, Dry Creek Valley receives 3,000 hours of sun each year. Dry Creek Valley’s climate nurtures fresh flavors and mouth-watering acidity in Rosé. True sunshine in a bottle.
Food Pairings for Rosé ALL DAY
A necessary brunch companion; refreshing acidity to pair with spicy Chorizo breakfast burritos. For lunch, the perfect counterpoint to charcuterie or any salad, especially Asian-styled with ginger. Fresh fish dishes like ceviche or sushi are particularly memorable at dinner. And for dessert… fruit tarts or a goat cheese pudding.
Specifications
Vintage: 2017
Appellation: Dry Creek Valley
Barrel Regime: Mostly stainless steel to retain delicate aromatics and freshness with a small amount of neutral French oak for palate richness and depth.
pH: 3.59
TA: 4.8 g/l
RS: 1.5g/l
Brix: 21.7
Alcohol: 13.5%
Price Comparison
Not for sale online, $156/case MSRP
About The Winery
Winery:Quivira Vineyards
Winemaker:Hugh Chappelle
Founders:Holly and Henry Wendt
Vineyard Manager: Nef Horton
Proprietors: Pete & Terri Knight
Founded: 1981
Location:Comprised of three separate vineyards within the unique Dry Creek Valley
At Quivira, our commitment to a wine’s balance and its reflection of terroir is what drives all our efforts. We invite you to learn how this philosophy is reflected throughout Quivira by exploring our wines, vineyard, and estate farm and gardens. Come experience the finest Healdsburg wine tasting.
Quivira Vineyards
Intentional Wines, Naturally. At Quivira, our commitment to a wine’s balance and its reflection of terroir is what drives all our efforts.
Vineyards
We are committed to holistically farming our vineyards. Quivira is comprised of three separate vineyards which are located within the unique Dry Creek Valley AVA and combines both coastal and inland influences.
Farming
The link between how we farm and our wines is a key component in our overall winemaking philosophy. The integrity of the estate and health of the vines is the center point of our sustainability commitment.
Wines
Our philosophy on winemaking reflects the seamless vision between winemaker Hugh Chappelle and viniculturalist Ned Horton; a vision that begins with precision growing practices that engage the vineyard block by block. It is then reinforced by a winemaking philosophy that is showcased through a light touch, which expresses balance and terroir.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
OTP Dry Creek Valley Rosé by Quivira Vineyards
6 bottles for $49.99 $8.33/bottle + $1.33/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $79.99 $6.67/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
That is a very orange looking rose. Any rats or people who can comp to previous offerings? (Love a good rose, but not sure we’d like. Roses we’ve liked are AbV 13%, pH 3.12, TA 6.22 g/L, RS 6.02 g/Ln and AbV 12%, pH 3.14, RS 1% g/L from 2 previous offerings here (king’s estate and gruet, respectively)
@cbl_wv@Jamileigh17
The King Estate is high in RS at 6% but the Gruet is dryer than today’s offer (1% vs. 1.5%). While I don’t doubt that Jamieleigh enjoyed both wines, they are very different animals - one being a semi-sweet still Rose and the other being an almost bone dry sparkler.
@cbl_wv@chipgreen Exactly. I’m more tolerant of less rs with fizz,I suspect. But I’ve also had a medicino county rise this weekend that I liked (I can look it up but it was made from pinot noir)
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2017 OTP Dry Creek Valley Rosé by Quivira Vineyards - $20 = 20.00%
ddeuddeg & I have had many wines from Quivira. I was a wine club member for about 10 years. I just gave them up this year–we have too much wine! We have always liked their Rosés, but have not tasted this one. Hugh Chappelle is committed to making excellent wines. This an insanely good deal!
To my surprise a bottle of Rose has arrived, just in time for spring! Rose takes me back to my wine drinking youth when a bottle of Mateus was waiting for me in the fridge and I popped open a bottle of Lancers for special occasions or when I really wanted to impress someone. I still find these wines enjoyable although my tastes have evolved more into Zins (the red kind). As you can surmise from the preceding narrative, I tend to favor fruit forward wines.
So here is the rose. No worries about any corkage issues. We have a picnic friendly screw cap. On pour, a nice salmon color transfers through both the glass and bottle. The aroma is distinctly strawberry and raspberry. The first taste gives notes of citrus and garden herbs. Not what I was expecting given the strong berry notes on the nose. A second sip reveals a very fleeting sweetness on the tip of the tongue which quickly gives way to the aforementioned citrus notes on the middle of the tongue. Notes of grapefruit, melon, and rhubarb stand out. The finish is long, grassy, and herbaceous. This is a drier expression of rose. If I was tasting blind-folded I would describe the flavor profile as approximating a California Sauvignon Blanc. If you are a Sauvignon Blanc lover than this rose is for you. This is not your average poolside semi-dry summer sipper. The wine is crying out for food. Since the varietal composition is not listed on the label, it is safe to assume this is a blend. By now I have probably failed my blind tasting Somm level 1 exam royally. Dry Creek Valley rose wines tend to be blended from Zinfandel or Grenache. I have had my share of white zin during the white zin craze and I do not taste zin here so I am going to guess this is Grenache based but the terroir screams California. So I wasn’t far off, it is Mourvedre!
Now for the highly awaited food pairings. The first pairing is with part skim mozzarella. The acidity of the wine cuts right through the fat and salt of the cheese. Definitely a nice pairing. The next pairing is with guacamole and chips. Again the guacamole paired excellently with this wine with the creamy texture of the guac nicely countering the acid in the wine. The next pairing was with the main course, chicken korma. The wine blended nicely with the richness of the chicken and the spice of the curry sauce. The final pairing was with dessert. Very nicely paired with dried mango slices. Did not pair well with the oatmealy cookies my neighbor brought by. This wine should pair nicely with any crisp dry white or rose food pairings such as fish, poultry, and fresh or dried fruit.
In conclusion this is a dry and crisp rose that would appeal to Sauvignon Blanc aficionados.
First time being a lab rat so be gentle. A little about my taste profile I prefer reds, champagne (dry & bubbly), whites (dry & complex) mostly drink only with food and not really a rose drinker. Also I do not prefer residual sugar wines at all. My initial impression on first taste was a little alcohol on the palette. I did not get the alcohol from the nose at all, to me the nose was very pleasant. The rose is also dry and crisp on palette which I also prefer. Being a red drinker I really enjoyed the taste profile of this rose. In my mind I thought it would be a great summer day patio wine or having a glass or two while grilling. As the rose sat and warmed up from fridge temperature I thought it drank a little better, the first sip alcohol finish disappeared. If you like your residual sugar, fruity rose I would say this might not be your go to. If you like a rose that drinks like a very light red this should be your go to rose. I guessed a retail price point of $15.
Wife’s notes, crisp rose with a medium to dark in color for a rose. Nice acidity and good with food even spicy food. The night’s menu was, roasted brussel sprouts, salt and turkey bacon bits, eggplant pizza with fresh tomatoes, spicy sardines we brought back from Portugal, cauliflower crust pizza with peppered salami. Price point $16-$19.
Wife’s friends notes, dry, light flavored a perfect balance. Easy drinker for a great summer wine on its own or with food. She felt it definitely fit #roseallday very deelish! Retail price $14.
This is an exceptionally great deal for an everyday drinking wine. Summer is on its way and I can’t think of anything better than sitting on the patio after work and having a glass of Rose to unwind. The OTP Rose is just a hint sweeter than your average dry Rose, but same great flavors of Mourvedre, Grenache and Syrah.
@quivirawinery
Thanks for stopping by and thanks for the generous offer! I do like a nice Rose of Mourvedre. What are the percentages of each variety used in the blend?
@kaolis The Labrat report I think is consistent with what the winery is saying. On approach there is a hint of sweetness on the tip of the tongue which quickly gives way to the more acidic and food friendly taste profile. Although this is a dry style of rose (as opposed to the more common semi-dry representations), I would not describe it as “bone dry”. Hope this clears up any confusion.
Was waiting for something exactly like this to pop up… trying to accumulate wines for a friend’s Summer wedding and this will be perfect. In for 2 cases!
/giphy flammable-entertained-cord
@winecaseaholic It’s an early June wedding in Lenoir, NC. You know it’s going to be good when they estimated 40 adults in attendance and to assume 2 bottles of wine per person for the weekend. My kind of wedding!
Besides the fact that we’ve had plenty of opportunities to enjoy Quivira wines, starting with a visit to Healdsburg right after the 2008 rpm tour, and have always found them to be of very high quality, in my experience, Mourvèdre makes an extremely nice rosé. This looks like a really nice blend. Looking forward to it.
Tasting Notes
Certain grape varieties and growing regions are so perfectly matched that the presence of one in the other results in wines that are a true expression “Of The Place.” Dry Creek Valley and Rosé are an excellent example.
Flavors of pie cherry and pomegranate with refreshing acidity. Inspired by the Mourvèdre-dominated Rosés enjoyed in the South of France, OTP is delightful in the sunshine. In fact, Dry Creek Valley receives 3,000 hours of sun each year. Dry Creek Valley’s climate nurtures fresh flavors and mouth-watering acidity in Rosé. True sunshine in a bottle.
Food Pairings for Rosé ALL DAY
A necessary brunch companion; refreshing acidity to pair with spicy Chorizo breakfast burritos. For lunch, the perfect counterpoint to charcuterie or any salad, especially Asian-styled with ginger. Fresh fish dishes like ceviche or sushi are particularly memorable at dinner. And for dessert… fruit tarts or a goat cheese pudding.
Specifications
Price Comparison
Not for sale online, $156/case MSRP
About The Winery
Winery:Quivira Vineyards
Winemaker:Hugh Chappelle
Founders:Holly and Henry Wendt
Vineyard Manager: Nef Horton
Proprietors: Pete & Terri Knight
Founded: 1981
Location:Comprised of three separate vineyards within the unique Dry Creek Valley
At Quivira, our commitment to a wine’s balance and its reflection of terroir is what drives all our efforts. We invite you to learn how this philosophy is reflected throughout Quivira by exploring our wines, vineyard, and estate farm and gardens. Come experience the finest Healdsburg wine tasting.
Quivira Vineyards
Intentional Wines, Naturally. At Quivira, our commitment to a wine’s balance and its reflection of terroir is what drives all our efforts.
Vineyards
We are committed to holistically farming our vineyards. Quivira is comprised of three separate vineyards which are located within the unique Dry Creek Valley AVA and combines both coastal and inland influences.
Farming
The link between how we farm and our wines is a key component in our overall winemaking philosophy. The integrity of the estate and health of the vines is the center point of our sustainability commitment.
Wines
Our philosophy on winemaking reflects the seamless vision between winemaker Hugh Chappelle and viniculturalist Ned Horton; a vision that begins with precision growing practices that engage the vineyard block by block. It is then reinforced by a winemaking philosophy that is showcased through a light touch, which expresses balance and terroir.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Apr 22 - Tuesday, Apr 23
OTP Dry Creek Valley Rosé by Quivira Vineyards
6 bottles for $49.99 $8.33/bottle + $1.33/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $79.99 $6.67/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
2017 OTP Dry Creek Valley Rosé
That is a very orange looking rose. Any rats or people who can comp to previous offerings? (Love a good rose, but not sure we’d like. Roses we’ve liked are AbV 13%, pH 3.12, TA 6.22 g/L, RS 6.02 g/Ln and AbV 12%, pH 3.14, RS 1% g/L from 2 previous offerings here (king’s estate and gruet, respectively)
@Jamileigh17 I think this one might be too dry for you - it’s right in my wheelhouse, though! I don’t care for anything “sweet.”
@cbl_wv @Jamileigh17
The King Estate is high in RS at 6% but the Gruet is dryer than today’s offer (1% vs. 1.5%). While I don’t doubt that Jamieleigh enjoyed both wines, they are very different animals - one being a semi-sweet still Rose and the other being an almost bone dry sparkler.
@cbl_wv @chipgreen Exactly. I’m more tolerant of less rs with fizz,I suspect. But I’ve also had a medicino county rise this weekend that I liked (I can look it up but it was made from pinot noir)
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2017 OTP Dry Creek Valley Rosé by Quivira Vineyards - $20 = 20.00%
ddeuddeg & I have had many wines from Quivira. I was a wine club member for about 10 years. I just gave them up this year–we have too much wine! We have always liked their Rosés, but have not tasted this one. Hugh Chappelle is committed to making excellent wines. This an insanely good deal!
@bahwm Agree! Big fan of Quivira.
I’m a sucker for cheap rose. This looks to be pretty similar, maybe a bit sweeter than the Apriori rose, which I like a lot. I’m in.
I don’t see it in the Specifications…what grape varietals are in this wine?
To my surprise a bottle of Rose has arrived, just in time for spring! Rose takes me back to my wine drinking youth when a bottle of Mateus was waiting for me in the fridge and I popped open a bottle of Lancers for special occasions or when I really wanted to impress someone. I still find these wines enjoyable although my tastes have evolved more into Zins (the red kind). As you can surmise from the preceding narrative, I tend to favor fruit forward wines.
So here is the rose. No worries about any corkage issues. We have a picnic friendly screw cap. On pour, a nice salmon color transfers through both the glass and bottle. The aroma is distinctly strawberry and raspberry. The first taste gives notes of citrus and garden herbs. Not what I was expecting given the strong berry notes on the nose. A second sip reveals a very fleeting sweetness on the tip of the tongue which quickly gives way to the aforementioned citrus notes on the middle of the tongue. Notes of grapefruit, melon, and rhubarb stand out. The finish is long, grassy, and herbaceous. This is a drier expression of rose. If I was tasting blind-folded I would describe the flavor profile as approximating a California Sauvignon Blanc. If you are a Sauvignon Blanc lover than this rose is for you. This is not your average poolside semi-dry summer sipper. The wine is crying out for food. Since the varietal composition is not listed on the label, it is safe to assume this is a blend. By now I have probably failed my blind tasting Somm level 1 exam royally. Dry Creek Valley rose wines tend to be blended from Zinfandel or Grenache. I have had my share of white zin during the white zin craze and I do not taste zin here so I am going to guess this is Grenache based but the terroir screams California. So I wasn’t far off, it is Mourvedre!
Now for the highly awaited food pairings. The first pairing is with part skim mozzarella. The acidity of the wine cuts right through the fat and salt of the cheese. Definitely a nice pairing. The next pairing is with guacamole and chips. Again the guacamole paired excellently with this wine with the creamy texture of the guac nicely countering the acid in the wine. The next pairing was with the main course, chicken korma. The wine blended nicely with the richness of the chicken and the spice of the curry sauce. The final pairing was with dessert. Very nicely paired with dried mango slices. Did not pair well with the oatmealy cookies my neighbor brought by. This wine should pair nicely with any crisp dry white or rose food pairings such as fish, poultry, and fresh or dried fruit.
In conclusion this is a dry and crisp rose that would appeal to Sauvignon Blanc aficionados.
Summer is coming…
First time being a lab rat so be gentle. A little about my taste profile I prefer reds, champagne (dry & bubbly), whites (dry & complex) mostly drink only with food and not really a rose drinker. Also I do not prefer residual sugar wines at all. My initial impression on first taste was a little alcohol on the palette. I did not get the alcohol from the nose at all, to me the nose was very pleasant. The rose is also dry and crisp on palette which I also prefer. Being a red drinker I really enjoyed the taste profile of this rose. In my mind I thought it would be a great summer day patio wine or having a glass or two while grilling. As the rose sat and warmed up from fridge temperature I thought it drank a little better, the first sip alcohol finish disappeared. If you like your residual sugar, fruity rose I would say this might not be your go to. If you like a rose that drinks like a very light red this should be your go to rose. I guessed a retail price point of $15.
Wife’s notes, crisp rose with a medium to dark in color for a rose. Nice acidity and good with food even spicy food. The night’s menu was, roasted brussel sprouts, salt and turkey bacon bits, eggplant pizza with fresh tomatoes, spicy sardines we brought back from Portugal, cauliflower crust pizza with peppered salami. Price point $16-$19.
Wife’s friends notes, dry, light flavored a perfect balance. Easy drinker for a great summer wine on its own or with food. She felt it definitely fit #roseallday very deelish! Retail price $14.
Dry rose?! Yum! In for a case! Thanks Rats: excellent job both of you!
Nice work rats!
This is an exceptionally great deal for an everyday drinking wine. Summer is on its way and I can’t think of anything better than sitting on the patio after work and having a glass of Rose to unwind. The OTP Rose is just a hint sweeter than your average dry Rose, but same great flavors of Mourvedre, Grenache and Syrah.
@quivirawinery
Thanks for stopping by and thanks for the generous offer! I do like a nice Rose of Mourvedre. What are the percentages of each variety used in the blend?
/giphy unsightly-mentionable-experience
The percentages are 55% Mourvedre, 20% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 10% Muscato Bianco.
@quivirawinery
Thanks!
My first 2 case purchase- if it’s anywhere near as good as the aprori was, I’ll be happy
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Thank you for your purchase. I am sure you will be very pleased once you try it.
/giphy clean-alleged-flame
If any NoVA folks want a few let me know.
Seems like a nice offer. Anyone want to split a case?
@CorTot Not sure I want a 1/2 share, but I could help out a bit.
@rjquillin I’ll see if I can get another in on this.
/giphy veritable-last-front
@CorTot you find someone to split? If not, I’m in
@CorTot did not hear back so purchased my own
@losthighwayz Sorry I forgot to reply, I ordered but it got split 3 ways.
So…rats say dry, winery says touch sweeter than dry, but RS looks relatively dry at 1.5 g/l…I’m so confused!
@kaolis
It depends on sensitivity/perception. Some people detect RS at 1%, others not until it reaches 1.5% or more.
@kaolis The Labrat report I think is consistent with what the winery is saying. On approach there is a hint of sweetness on the tip of the tongue which quickly gives way to the more acidic and food friendly taste profile. Although this is a dry style of rose (as opposed to the more common semi-dry representations), I would not describe it as “bone dry”. Hope this clears up any confusion.
Exactly! Couldn’t have said better myself!
Was waiting for something exactly like this to pop up… trying to accumulate wines for a friend’s Summer wedding and this will be perfect. In for 2 cases!
/giphy flammable-entertained-cord
Where and when is the wedding? Are we invited?
@winecaseaholic It’s an early June wedding in Lenoir, NC. You know it’s going to be good when they estimated 40 adults in attendance and to assume 2 bottles of wine per person for the weekend. My kind of wedding!
/giphy disastrous-barred-language
Summer is here and sold by rats and vintner involvement!
@normanl0 @ZeppelinWinery
Did Swilly show up for this?
Can’t be, not 34 proof.
/giphy glittering-atrocious-curry
In for a case. Splitting.
Is the wine flabby at all? I prefer roses with zipping acidity but the 3.59 indicates otherwise! Rats?
Besides the fact that we’ve had plenty of opportunities to enjoy Quivira wines, starting with a visit to Healdsburg right after the 2008 rpm tour, and have always found them to be of very high quality, in my experience, Mourvèdre makes an extremely nice rosé. This looks like a really nice blend. Looking forward to it.
/giphy excellent-ghostly-popcorn
