BEST ROSÉ
M C C ARTER CELLARS
“I pour passion and love into every aspect of my winemaking process.” —Dennis McCarter, founder
By Cerrissa Kim
F rom home winemaker to award-winning this dry, fruity and versatile wine was also a winner of silver medals at the Experience Rosé Wine Competition, Sonoma County Harvest Fair and San Francisco Wine Competition. McCarter’s Pinkish Rosé is a saignée of pinot noir that was barrel fermented in neutral oak at a cool temperature—wonderful to enjoy on its own or paired with a meal. McCarter says, “It’s a wine that brings the party and celebrates the good times.” cellarmaster, Dennis McCarter’s passion for wine is paying off. McCarter Cellars’ 2022 Pinkish Rosé of Pinot Noir is not only a readers’ choice favorite— McCarter has been making wines for 12 years (starting in his garage where he was already receiving accolades from amateur home winemaker competitions); his new, small, Black-owned winery was only established in 2022. “I am honored and surprised that my wine was chosen. It is truly special to have created a wine that is recognized by biz readers,” says McCarter. Known for its aromatic and fruity profile, McCarter Cellars Pinkish Rosé has a vibrant acidity that sets it apart from other rosés through its lush flavors of raspberries and ripe strawberries, an exceptional taste that is achieved through the cool barrel fermentation method in neutral oak, leaving the final product with a bone-dry finish and a 13.5% ABV. McCarter says he doesn’t fit the typical cultural demographic of
McCarter started out cultivating wines in his garage and began winning awards for his amateur home winemaking. winemakers, which has pushed him to exceed expectations, with his pinot noir taking Double Gold at the San Francisco Wine Competition put on by the SF Chronicle . “I pour passion and love into every aspect of my winemaking process,” he says, adding that the other part of his success is due to the teamwork and support he has from his wife Laura who also works for McCarter Cellars. McCarter finds it important to give back to the community and serves as a board member of the Sonoma County Public Library Foundation. In his role with the nonprofit organization, he initiated a “Tasting Diversity” program, a collaboration with the foundation, the Sonoma County Library and the Sonoma County Wine Library Association. This year he is helping to organize and pour for the Tasting Diversity Event Juneteenth Celebration, which will honor Black winemakers in the Sonoma County wine industry and pay tribute to Mac Macdonald of Vision Cellars. This year, McCarter will be releasing his 2023 Pinkish Rosé of Pinot Noir and has plans to continue making more rosé, zinfandel and pinot noir. With his award-winning lineup, we’re sure to hear more from McCarter Cellars in the future.. v
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