RAEN 'Monarch Challenge' Rosé of Grenache, North Coast, California 2025
The Monarch Challenge Rosé is more than just a wine—it's a call to action. Produced each year by RAEN Winery in support of biodiversity and regenerative agriculture, this bottling serves as a beacon for better farming. The 2023 vintage is a coastal blend old-vine Grenache sourced from organically farmed vineyards, created to support environmental organizations. The 2025 release will allow RAEN to donate to the Xerces
Society & the Sonoma County Wildlife, two organizations dedicated to protecting our planet, supporting biodiversity in vineyards and farms.
- WINEMAKER: Melanie McIntyre
- FOUNDERS: Carlo & Dante Mondavi
- FARMING: Organic, biodynamic, and regenerative practices; no herbicides or synthetic inputs
- VARIETY: 100% Grenache
- TERROIR: North Coast vineyards influenced by cool Pacific breezes; old-vine Grenache farmed to promote soil health and biodiversity
- VINIFICATION: Direct-press Whole-cluster pressed on a gentle cycle; native yeast fermentation in a mix of stainless steel, neutral oak.
- AGING: Short élevage to preserve freshness; bottled early to capture vibrancy
- TASTING NOTES: Bright, coastal, and expressive. Aromas of wild strawberry, crushed seashell, watermelon rind, and pink citrus blossoms. The palate is crisp and saline, with notes of white cherry and citrus peel balanced by mouthwatering acidity and a soft, mineral finish.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Perfect with grilled shrimp, tomato salad, goat cheese, or a breezy picnic by the ocean
- PRODUCTION: 450 cases
RAEN 'Monarch Challenge' Rosé of Grenache, North Coast, California 2025
The Monarch Challenge Rosé is more than just a wine—it's a call to action. Produced each year by RAEN Winery in support of biodiversity and regenerative agriculture, this bottling serves as a beacon for better farming. The 2023 vintage is a coastal blend old-vine Grenache sourced from organically farmed vineyards, created to support environmental organizations. The 2025 release will allow RAEN to donate to the Xerces
Society & the Sonoma County Wildlife, two organizations dedicated to protecting our planet, supporting biodiversity in vineyards and farms.
- WINEMAKER: Melanie McIntyre
- FOUNDERS: Carlo & Dante Mondavi
- FARMING: Organic, biodynamic, and regenerative practices; no herbicides or synthetic inputs
- VARIETY: 100% Grenache
- TERROIR: North Coast vineyards influenced by cool Pacific breezes; old-vine Grenache farmed to promote soil health and biodiversity
- VINIFICATION: Direct-press Whole-cluster pressed on a gentle cycle; native yeast fermentation in a mix of stainless steel, neutral oak.
- AGING: Short élevage to preserve freshness; bottled early to capture vibrancy
- TASTING NOTES: Bright, coastal, and expressive. Aromas of wild strawberry, crushed seashell, watermelon rind, and pink citrus blossoms. The palate is crisp and saline, with notes of white cherry and citrus peel balanced by mouthwatering acidity and a soft, mineral finish.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Perfect with grilled shrimp, tomato salad, goat cheese, or a breezy picnic by the ocean
- PRODUCTION: 450 cases