French Blue Rosé was founded in 2015 by entrepreneur Roger Scommegna and winemaker Stephanie Rivin. Scommegna is founder/partner of Three Thieves wines, owner of the Boonville Hotel, and proprietor of Anderson Valley’s Signal Ridge Vineyard, where Stephanie Rivin is winemaker.
After making wine in the Anderson Valley for nearly a decade, the opportunity arose for Rivin to travel abroad and make wine in France. The uncomplicated pleasures of a cold bottle of crisp, dry rosé enjoyed with good food and friends made a lasting impression on Rivin.
“I wanted to bring that authentic French wine experience back to the States to share with American wine lovers in a way that was easy to connect with,” said Rivin.
Scommegna recognized the potential of French Blue Rosé and decided to invest. Together they crafted a French rosé made from classic Bordeaux varietals—Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot.
Pat Roney, President/CEO Vintage Wine Estates explained, “We believe in the wines we select to represent and in their makers. VWE has an entrepreneurial culture and we foster that spirit in our partners by providing resources and letting the creativity flow.”