2023 RAEN The Monarch Challenge Rosé North Coast

The 2023 Monarch Challenge Rosé is a unique, coastal blend coming from a special vineyard block of beautiful, old vine Grenache, married with our RAEN Pinot Noir lots, all hailing from organically farmed vineyards in line with the Monarch Challenge’s goal of a cleaner, healthier, more brilliant planet. Vibrant aromas of fresh summer apricot, sun-kissed white peach, wild raspberry, and red grapefruit burst from the glass. On the palate, this coastal wine is incredibly lifted and bright, exuding flavors of stone fruit, flower petal, crushed rock and lemon zest, all held together with a racy acidity and a bright, lingering, mineral finish. 70% Grenache, 30% Pinot Noir. 550 cases produced.

Farming: Organic, regenerative, and biodynamic practices Winemaking: Whole bunch pressed on a delicate press cycle, Native fermentations in stainless steel and neutral oak & concrete vessels Winegrowers: Carlo & Dante Mondavi, Melanie McIntyre. 400 cases produced

Each year, RAEN Winery donates a bottling of rosé of their Pinot Noir to The Monarch Challenge. 100% of the proceeds fund the growth in awareness of The Monarch Challenge to bring about the necessary change in farming practices.
Thank you to The Activists –  our supporters and partners – who help make this possible, and please reach out if you are interested in getting involved or have questions! Only together can we expand this conversation to elevate the health of our soils that ultimately elevates the health of humanity.

Winemaker: Melanie McIntyre
Winegrower: Carlo Mondavi

The name ‘The Monarch Challenge’ comes from the fact that since Roundup’s introduction into the market in 1974, the Monarch butterfly population has declined by 90% and is currently under threat of extinction. The environmental impact goes beyond the Monarch to frogs, bees, other pollinators and on to our human health. The goal here is to align our farming community with the best options available to them that are effective and allow our wine region to be recognized not only for its world-class wines but also for its conscious alignment with nature and our community. With gained momentum, we also hope to find a way to help bring this higher level of farming to other agricultural industries in an effort to blanket our planet with farmlands that benefit and regenerate Mother Nature.