Wild Arc Farm 'Pink Luca' Rosé Finger Lakes 2024

Todd and Crystal Cavallo left Brooklyn in the summer of 2016 to try their hand at building sustainable food systems in the Hudson Valley. The couple had limited experience in agriculture, mostly confined to growing tomatoes, peppers, herbs, and hops on city fire escapes, fending off the depredations of spiteful neighborhood squirrels. The fertile Hudson Valley has been a center of New York State's food production for hundreds of years, with a winemaking history to match. Having grown up in northern NYS, Todd and Crystal wanted to show that the granitic soils and Atlantic/Catskills-influenced microclimates of the Hudson Valley can produce world class wines. Beginning with ten acres, this small, biodynamic, permaculture-focused farm is making outstanding wines and ciders from locally sourced apples and grapes as their own vineyards finally begin to come of age. The grapes for this ‘Pink Luca’ hail from the Buzzard Crest Vineyard, a certified organic estate in the Finger Lakes region. Foot-stomped and co-macerated for 1 week before being pressed into a stainless steel tank prior to bottling, this is a “one-off blend” sourced from the same growers who provide fruit for Wild Arc’s ‘Concord’ and ‘Aurora.’ With notes of St. Germain, lychee, and pink rose, it’ll transport you to the garden party of your dreams, with a Hugo Spritz in hand. Certified organic, low-intervention/natural wine, vegan.