Bottle of the week 6.18.05

DeRose Winery, Hollister
www.derosewine.com
Wine: Negrette
DeRose Winery, Hollister

www.derosewine.com

Wine: Negrette

Price: $22

Grape: Negrette

Why: “The Negrette is a very unique grape – there are only 180 acres of it in the world, and 16 acres are here,” said0 Assistant Winemaker Ralph Hurd. The vines are more than 115 years old.

Where: DeRose is located at 9970 Cienega Road in Hollister and can be reached at (831) 636-9143. Tastings are by appointment.