The Magician's Assistant
Rosé · Yakima Valley 01 / 15 $22
Cabernet Franc, in disguise.
A serious rosé from a serious red grape; porch-ready, not precious.
Pale and dry, with white flowers, citrus rind, red cherry, and fresh strawberry.
Grapes
A rosé of pure Cabernet Franc
100% Cabernet Franc, made as a dedicated rosé. Cab Franc brings red berry, citrus rind, and a savory herb edge.
Terroir
Blackrock Vineyard
Single-vineyard fruit from Blackrock in the Yakima Valley. Blackrock's own soils aren't documented, but the Yakima Valley runs to windblown silt and sandy loam over basalt: warm and well-drained, for fruit that ripens fully yet stays bright.
Region
Yakima Valley
Washington's classic, slightly cooler red-grape country; ideal for a fresh, high-acid rosé.
Winemaking
Stainless, then a short rest
Fermented in stainless steel and aged five months in neutral French oak. Pale coral, bright, and dry.
What it is
Why it matters
Why it's cool
Composition100% Cabernet Franc (rosé)
AVA(s)Yakima Valley
VineyardsBlackrock
Oak / aging~5 months neutral French oak
Scores 2025 Paul Gregutt 93IWR 91