Edith Grenache Rosé

Produced: 2007 - present

Professional reviews and tasting notes from prior vintages added as published (scores within parentheses indicate barrel samples):

2022

95 Points. A gorgeous pink hue, this opens with wet stone, juicy nectarine and bright red fruits, with light red rose petal and white grapefruit blossom tones. The palate is remarkably smooth and textured, with fabulous underlying finesse. Very pretty strawberry and guava fruit flavors combine with pomegranate, tangerine zest, with stony essence. This may just be the finest edition of this wine made as this is arguably the finest Rose from the Pacific Northwest that I have ever tasted. —Owen Bargreen, owenbargreen.com

94 Points, Critic’s Choice. Aged in concrete and stainless steel, this wine is pale salmon in color, showing some slightly darker hues as well. Strawberry, herb, and wet stone aromas lead to a palate that brings weight, intensity, texture, and richness, all the while remaining pleasantly fleet of foot. It’s as good of a New World rosé as I’ve had, a wine that brings a whole lot of seriousness and no shortage of straight up pleasure. Drink it with a light chill to see it at its best. —Sean Sullivan, Northwest Wine Report

94 Points. Beautiful to look at with its light pink salmon color that shines in the glass, it’s fresh, vigorous in the mouth, and pops with notes of green apple, raspberry essence, and fresh white wildflowers. Perfect levels of acidity aid in the long-lasting finish. I wouldn’t be surprised if this would drink well for 8-10 years with proper cellaring. —Jeremy Young, International Wine Report

93 Points. Edith opens with sweet and tangy aromas of strawberries, tangerines and a touch of spicy Ligurian olive oil. The fruit-driven palate is a ripe mix of Meyer lemons, strawberries, saline and tangelos. This is my favorite Edith since Jean Stapleton. —Michael Alberty, Wine Enthusiast

92+ Points. The 2022 Grenache Rosé Edith manages to walk the line between medium pink and salmon-orange. The nose is delicate and floral, with pink flowers, cranberry and cherry essence with hints of plum blossom. Medium-bodied and with a straightforward mouthfeel, the rosé is fresh and ready for action. The wine is balanced on the palate and ends with a delightful finish that captures the freshness of a rosé fermented and aged in concrete egg and stainless steel. —Anthony Mueller, The Wine Advocate

92 Points. A coral-colored rosé with pretty notes of peaches, herbs, watermelon and grapefruit. It’s refreshing and delicious, dry, with a medium body and a bright and lively finish. —James Suckling, jamessuckling.com

90 Points. Orange blossom, tart strawberries, and some floral, spicy notes all emerge from the 2022 Edith Rose, a juicy, medium-bodied rosé that has a Côtes du Rhône-like style in its texture and acidity. Think of it as lying between a fresh, simple Provençal rosé and a richer Tavel. It will drink nicely over the coming summer months. —Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com

2021

95 Points. The stunning Edith Rosé comes from 100% Grenache fruit and is aged for 10 months in concrete and stainless steel, it’s plush and vibrant on the palate. Showcasing a glorious pink and salmon-colored core with a neon light pink rim, it’s a Provence-styled wine with Washington characteristics. Ripe strawberries, red raspberry essence, and hints of orange zest integrate with the white chalk and wet stone minerality. I think we will be surprised how this will age over time, and I would love to open up a bottle in 10 years to see how it’s evolved. —Jeremy Young, International Wine Report

94 Points. This beautiful and bright, the 2021 Edith comes from the Armada Vineyard. Stored for 10 months in a combination of stainless steel and concrete, this takes on a very soft mouthfeel with loads of mouth-watering acidity. Layers of red raspberry and Yakima cherry with white peach collide with stony undercurrents on the palate. I think you would be hard-pressed to find a more refined version of Grenache Rose anywhere in the Pacific Northwest. Lithe and polished, yet quite generous, enjoy this beautiful 100% Grenache Rose now and over the next five plus years. —Owen Bargreen, owenbargreen.com

92 Points. Zesty and spicy in the glass, the 2021 Rosé Grenache Edith lifts up with a whiff of crushed stones and lemon peels, giving way to wild strawberries. This has an excellent palate presence, soft and round, yet with a core of brisk acidity and minerals that adds traction. Sweet inner florals linger, as the 2021 buzzes with residual tension, leaving a hint of licorice to linger. —Eric Guido, Vinous

92 Points. Pale salmon-colored rosé with aromas of plums, grapefruit, wild herbs and apple blossom. Fresh, medium-bodied and crisp, with fine structure and texture, too. Lovely fresh fruit. 100% grenache. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink now. —James Suckling, jamessuckling.com

91 Points. Displaying a pale orange-pink core, the nose of the 2021 Grenache Rosé Edith is mineral-driven and has subtle notions of wild strawberry, dusty peaches and mandarin orange skin. Medium-bodied, the wine is fresh, zesty and ripe on the palate with a delightful mineral tension and a food-friendly finish. —Anthony Mueller, The Wine Advocate

90 Points. The medium salmon-hued 2021 Grenache Edith Rose is solid, with a Bandol-like vibe in its orange zest, chalky minerality, iodine, and floral aromas and flavors. Nicely concentrated and medium-bodied, with bright acidity and a great finish, it's geared for the dinner table and will keep for a year or two. —Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com

2020

94 Points. This very paled colored 2020 Edith Rosé was aged in both concrete and stainless steel. Sourced from the Armada Vineyard, the wine takes on immediate appeal with tangerine peel aromas, alongside wet stone and suggestions of guava on the beautiful bouquet... White rose water, cranberry and orange zest flavors all tantalizingly combine, with a silky texture and beautiful length. Enjoy this incredible new Rose over the next five plus years. Drink 2022-2027. —Owen Bargreen, owenbargreen.com

93 Points. This is one of an extremely small number of rosés to come out of the Rocks District and is a consistent standout. A very visually appealing pale salmon color, the aromas offer notes of wet stone, strawberry, orange rind and herb. A hyper-flavorful, rich, exquisitely balanced, textural palate follows. It hangs on the finish—a complete stunner. —Sean P. Sullivan, Wine Enthusiast

92 Points. The 2020 Rosé Grenache Edith first impresses with its pretty pale pink verging on copper color. A nuanced mix of wild strawberries, savory herbs, and wet stone forms in the glass. This is supple and round, with a zesty core of citrus-tinged acidity giving way to white cherries and pretty inner florals complicated by saline minerality. The Edith leaves sweet rose tones and hints of hard red candies to linger while tapering off remarkably fresh. The Edith is sourced from 21-year-old Grenache vines in the Armada vineyard —Eric Guido, Vinous

92 Points. Aromas of peeled red apple, orange rind and dry stone. Medium-bodied with a very fresh and clean palate. Pleasant mineral tones mix with lightly spiced fruit. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink now. —James Suckling, jamessuckling.com

90 Points. Sporting a medium salmon hue, the 2020 Edith Rose offers a classy, Provençal nose of wild strawberries, orange blossom, and chalky, mineral-like notes in a medium-bodied, balanced, elegant package. It's crisp and refreshing, yet also has depth and will shine on a hot summer day as well as on the dinner table. —Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com

2019

94 Points. The 2019 Rosé Grenache Edith was made from Grenache grapes, all sourced from the Armada vineyard, cropped at three tons per acre, and aged in concrete as well as a bit of stainless steel. The wine saw 48 hours on the stems. On the nose, it exudes class, offering orange rind and red rose water alongside wild strawberry and orange zest tones. The palate is exceedingly well-balanced with an exquisite texture. Layers of guava, bright cran-orange and hay mingle with stony undertones. Mouthwatering acidity and a light dusting of sanity really impress here. This beautiful wine has another seven-plus years to go. —Owen Bargreen, Vinous

93 Points. Rosé coming from this area of the valley is a rare beast, let alone a Grenache offering. This wine spent several days on skins but is still a pale peach color. It brings aromas and flavors of mountain strawberry, wet stone and orange rind. The palate has great textural depth but also has a wonderful brightness. It's a serious rosé if ever there were one. —Sean Sullivan, Wine Enthusiast

93 Points. The Rosé displays a gorgeous pale-salmon color, followed by pretty aromatics of wild strawberries, white raspberries and a touch of orange zest which are accented by hints of dried blossoms and mineral nuances that all take shape in the glass. On the palate this is nicely textured and well-balanced with a lovely combination of fruit, acidity and minerality that persist all the way through the finish. Overall, this is a wonderful bottle of Rosé that is delicious and drinking beautifully. —Jeremy Young, International Wine Report

92 Points. Pale blood-orange color with aromas of watermelon, wild raspberries, white pepper, herbs and grapefruit zest. It’s medium-bodied, fresh and dry. Fruity, mineral and spiced all at once. Drink now. —James Suckling, jamessuckling.com

91+ Points. Displaying a fabulous salmon color, the 2019 Grenache Rosé Edith boasts delightful aromas of dusty pink flowers, spiced yellow cherry skin, hints of baked earth, dried orange peel and potpourri. Fermented in stainless steel and concrete eggs, this rosé medium-bodied, fresh, clean and precise, displaying a delightful mineral essence that will be food-friendly and perfect for salad and fresh fish. It concludes with a crisp, red-fruited finish with a lingering citrus note. —Anthony Mueller, The Wine Advocate

91 Points. Always a unique rosé, the more pink/salmon-hued 2019 Edith Rosé has a beautiful, almost Provence-style in its nose of ripe strawberries and orange zest mixed with a kiss of flowers and chalky minerality. Nicely textured and medium-bodied, this charming, delicious, balanced rosé is rock-solid and will keep for 6-12 months. —Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com

2018

94 Points. ...a highly refreshing and gratifying new wine that is amongst the best of its kind in North America... on the nose this takes on pretty red rose petals that mingle with cantaloupe and wet stone and smoky tones that all meld in the glass. The palate is wonderfully fresh and vibrant with great acidity and a seamless texture. Layers of Gravenstein apple, watermelon, nectarine and kumquat zest collide with minerals and smoky undertones on this complex palate. As the wine warms up, it becomes even more nuanced and complex, still showing wonderful mouth-watering acidity. Scintillating in its youth, this stunning new Rose will enjoy another eight plus years of life ahead of it. —Owen Bargreen, owenbargreen.com

92 Points. Lots of aromas of peaches, minerals and ash. White pepper, tool. Full-bodied, layered and fruity with lemon and orange peel. Some dried-peach and pumice undertones. —James Suckling, jamessuckling.com

91 Points. Showing a pale pink core and orange highlights at the rim, the 2018 Grenache Rosé Edith is delicately balanced with a mineral-driven essence that is illuminated by soft, bright red berry and citrus aromas on the nose. Medium-bodied, the wine is energetic with acidity and has an elegant balance… it retains the mineral tension across the mid-palate. The wine ends with a squeaky-clean finish and lingering persistence with a kiss of phenolic bitterness that keeps things interesting and makes this a food-friendly rosé. It’s a lovely wine that may tempt you to rest it in your seller for aging, but with this bottling, fresher is better. —Anthony Mueller, The Wine Advocate

2017

93 Points. ...This starts off with aromas of white peach, red rose and red cherry candy with a touch of guava. There is a lighter stony quality to the nose that delights. A compete wine, this shows wonderful astringency and mouthfeel, as well as salinity. There is a great combination of citrus fruits, melon and red fruits on the palate with a wonderful long finish... —Owen Bargreen, Washington Wine Blog

92 Points. This is well pitched and has a very attractive mix of freshness with bright pink fruit and watermelon, as well as a long, fresh finish with pink apples and dry pears. Drink now. —James Suckling, jamessuckling.com

92 Points. The 2017 Rose is also beautiful, with a light pink color and a vibrant bouquet of white peach, crushed rocks, white flowers, and pineapple notes. It’s medium-bodied, layered, vibrant and fresh, yet has more texture and depth than past vintages. —Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com

2016

93 Points. ...It begins with aromas of white peach, red rose and red cherry candy with a touch of guava. There is a lighter stony quality to the nose that also delights. A compete wine, this shows wonderful astringency, as well as lovely salinity. Flavors of citrus, melon and red fruits all come together beautifully on the palate and lead up to the gorgeous lingering finish. This is a fabulous Rosé... —Owen Bargreen, International Wine Report

92 Points. This wine is consistently at the top of the class. Pale copper in color with a slight peach tinge, the aromas show appealing notes of wet stone and mountain strawberry along with a kiss of herb. The flavors are bright and vivid, while remaining light on their feet. There's a complexity seldom seen in this category. A long, citrus-filled finish caps it off. It's a big-time winner, bringing a sense of seriousness and irreverence at the same time. —Sean Sullivan, Wine Enthusiast

90 Points. The Armada Vineyard is also the source of Baron's rosé, which he produces from two rows of vines where he doesn't thin the crop, resulting in yields over two tons per acre, which he harvests at lower sugar levels. The 2016 Grenache Rosé Edith is excellent, weighing in at a mere 12.2% alcohol and offering up complex aromas of orange rind, red apple and orange blossom. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, glossy and bright, with lovely cut and delicate phenolic grip that makes it even more mouthwatering. It was whole cluster pressed and fermented in stainless steel and concrete. —William Kelley, The Wine Advocate

2015

92 Points. One of the top Rosés coming out of the United States today is unquestionably the Grenache Rosé Edith from Cayuse. The 2015 Grenache Rosé Edith comes all from the Armada vineyard and is whole cluster pressed (no saignée), fermented in concrete egg and aged in both concrete and stainless steel. It’s almost white in color, but don’t let that fool you, as it has beautiful intensity and length in its salty minerality, white grapefruit and citrus aromas and flavors. Clean, crisp and beautiful on the palate, without being lean, drink it over the coming year. —Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate

2014

91 Points. The light pink colored 2014 Grenache Rose Edith is terrific and gives up classy, crisp notes of cherry blossom, strawberries and dried herbs in its medium bodied, pure, still textured style. One of the best Rosés in the US, drink it over the coming year or so. —Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate

91 Points. Pale pink. Nuanced nose offers scents of peach, nectarine, orange peel and strawberry complicated by stony minerality and spicy, meaty nuances. Concentrated, rich and pliant, if a bit dominated in the early going by its baby fat. But this wine boasts superb natural acidity and should show its mineral side with two or three years of additional bottle aging. Finishes very long and rich, without any phenolic bitterness. —Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

2013

91 Points. A great rose, the 2013 Grenache Rose Edith, which was brought up all in concrete, offers Provencal notes of strawberries, orange blossom and spice to go with a crisp, medium-bodied, elegant feel on the palate. —Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate

2012

91 Points. Looking like a white wine, with barely any pink color, the 2012 Grenache Rose Edith is nevertheless a gorgeous effort that will be hard to beat on a hot summer day. Juicy and lively, with tangerine, grapefruit and citrus aromas and flavors, this medium-bodied drinker has fabulous purity, refreshing acidity and a clean finish. I’d enjoy it over the coming summer months. —Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate

91 Points. Very pale pink color reminded me of Krug rosé. Aromas of strawberry, watermelon and minerals. Supple and fat on entry but with a lovely spine of acidity cutting through the wine’s creamy texture and giving grip to the finish. Boasts lovely mineral density and finishes salty and persistent. Serve this with a charcuterie plate or with olives. —Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar

2011

89 Points. A translucent, barely pink, slightly salmon color, the 2011 Grenache Rose Edith is made in a dry, Provencal style and offers up notions of orange blossom, barely ripe red currants, mineral water and citrus to go with a medium-bodied, juicy and racy palate feel... –Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate

2010

91 Points. Halfway between classic partridge eye and salmon in color...this combines a caressing, subtly creamy texture with delicacy, levity (at a mere 12.7% alcohol) and refreshment. Suggestions of strawberry (fraise du bois) garlanded in buddleia and high-toned green herbs are predictable if enchanting, but I was surprised to encounter a richness... –David Schildknecht, The Wine Advocate

90 Points. Very pale eye-of-the-partridge color, not far off from Krug rose. Very delicate aromas of strawberry, minerals and spices, complicated by a leesy nuance. Quite dry and tactile, with good grip and a bit of skin character to the strawberry and spice flavors. Serious rose with good length. The leesy complexity carries straight through the wine. –Steven Tanzer, International Wine Cellar

2009

92 Points. Made from 100% Grenache, this is a pale, pretty copper/onion skin color. It offers stunning aromas of strawberry, citrus peel, tree fruits and minerals. It’s whole cluster fermented, from vines that have been picked and grown specifically to be a rosé—not a saignée. Great concentration and power. –Paul Gregutt, Wine Enthusiast

2007

...Like everything else about Cayuse, it's not ordinary. It's dry, cropped to the same low yields as his reds...smells like wild strawberries, with a touch of orange peel on the nose and black olive on the finish…, treated like Champagne, barrel-fermented… and released two years after the vintage.. –Harvey Steiman, Wine Spectator

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