Ram Cellars 'Forbidden Cats' Rosè 2023

The vibe: Vivianne Kennedy of Ram Cellars deserves allll the love. Not only is she a badass winemaker with a ton of great wine, she also happens to be one of the few prominent transgender members of the wine community. This rosé is super fun, textural, tangy and subtly funky and perfect for winter with all its grip and complexity. Apricots, honeydew, lilies, petrichor, and echoes of lime greet the noise while cantaloupe, nectarine, tangelo, lime zest, polished river rock, lychee, and cherry await in-glass.

The winemaker: Viv launched RAM Cellars in 2014. She’s been making wine in the Pacific Northwest since 2012. She came into the light as herself and came out as a transgender woman in 2018. In 2019, she launched our VIV Label in an effort to raise funds for other queer and transgender folks through a $3 donation made per bottle sold. Viv loves making, sharing, and connecting over wine, as well as time with Aidan and their family pets.

The geeky details: 100% Cinsault rosé from Bosma Estate Vineyard in the Columbia Valley, Washington. Native yeast fermentation, unfiltered, minimal sulfur additions.

Serve: With a chill.

Food pairing: Vivianne recommends grilled veggies, sauteed mushrooms, paella, roast duck, shrimp Pad Thai, hummus and flatbread, and warm spring days in the sun with the ones you love!

Album pairing:  HYUKOH & Sunset Rollercoaster - AAA