Cenyth, Rosé, Sonoma County, California, USA, 2016

Hélène Seillan, the daughter of Vérité’s Bordeaux-trained winemaker Pierre Seillan, works alongside her father; but she also has a new label of her own: Cenyth. This crisp and refreshing rosé, made from Cabernet Franc, nods to Bourgueil with its notes of rosehip, white cherries, chalky soil and white pepper. On the palate, it's framed by juicy acids and chalky grip. A delicious bottling from a name to watch.