Today we chat with our new friend, Jeff of Freedom Wine.
About Jeff
When Jeff is not making wine, scouting for grapes or trying new and different wines, he enjoys playing Frisbee and handball with his boys, hiking, camping, and cooking just about anything that can possibly be cooked on a barbeque. He enjoys smoking fish, meat and poultry as often as Jennifer can tolerate it. And, having acquired the taste from his father, he enjoys single malt scotch almost as much as good wine. He likes to read and recently started to take up crossword puzzles, but only the first few days of the week. He enjoys traveling with his wife, usually to locations that are known either for their quality wine or beautiful beaches.
Jeffrey Vallens was born and raised in Southern California. He earned a degree in English from the University of California Riverside before going on to law school and launching a successful career as a criminal defense attorney.
Jeff is licensed to practice before the California Supreme Court (all courts in California) as well as The United States Supreme Court, 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, and The U.S. Court of Military Appeals. https://4criminaldefense.com/
The Rosé
Rose of Sangiovese 2017, 100% varietal, Lucas and Lewellen Vineyard, Los Alamos, CA. Los Alamos, Santa Ynez Valley AVA Vallens Family
This 2017 Freedom Rosé was pressed directly from whole clusters of Sangiovese. Unlike, their first release, this wine was made by pressing the grapes directly to enhance a fair amount of color and flavor.
Herbal notes like thyme are present, with fresh red fruit like strawberry. Hints of earthiness, candied cherry finish with a well-rounded body. Enjoy this rosé chilled and paired with Mozzarella, Feta or Monterey Jack Cheese, and Grilled Chicken.
