Jolie Laide California Gamay Rose Lovers 2025 CS20230718 Drink it straight

Drink it straight

The opportunity to taste with Laurence and hear her perspective on this increasingly rare approach makes for a compelling evening

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Jolie Laide California Gamay Rose Lovers 2025 CS20230718 Drink it straightScott and Jenny Schultz's Jolie Laide has built a cult following for making unusual California wines with intent and finesse. Lovers is their rose of Gamay 100% Gamay sourced from Sonoma, picked early for freshness, and made with the same hands off approach that defines the rest of the lineup. The result is a rose that's properly dry, lifted with energy, and a little fruitier than a Provencal style without ever tipping into sweetness. Just a