Pitch Perfect: Celebrate the Tournament Kick-Off with The Vice’s Limited Edition 2025 World Cup Rosé

The energy is electric this week as the highly anticipated tournament finally begins. Fans across the globe are gathering around screens, donning jerseys, and preparing for an unforgettable summer of world class sport. But a historic tournament deserves a historic toast.

This week, our featured Wine of the Week is a bottle built for the moment: The Vice 2025 World Cup Limited Edition Rosé-Pinot Noir.

As wine writer Elaine Chukan Brown noted in her 91 point review for Wine Enthusiast: "Racy and energetic, this refreshing rosé combines fruit-forward flavor with crisp length for an ideal glass on a warm day, or to enjoy alongside summer salads, ceviche, or, as the name suggests, an afternoon with friends watching a favorite team on the pitch with a celebratory rosé."

A Napa Valley Trendsetter

What makes this bottle exceptionally special is its place in Napa Valley history. The Pinot Noir grapes used for this 10th vintage milestone release weren't just standard picks, they were the absolute first grapes harvested in the entire Napa Valley region for the 2025 vintage.

To maintain its signature freshness and a structural acidity meant to last for years, the fruit was hand selected slightly underripe. It represents a masterclass in timing and precision much like a perfectly executed set piece on the field.

Terrior of the Carneros "Bowl"

The soul of this wine lives in a unique, single vineyard in Carneros, Napa Valley. Shaped like a natural bowl, the topography acts as a climate regulator: keeping the vines safely cool during peak summer afternoons and holding warmth during chillier months. This distinct macroclimate forces the Pinot Noir grapes to ripen slowly and evenly, preserving the hyper lively acidity required to craft an authentic, world class Sancerre style Rosé.

In the Glass: Tasting Breakdown

Pouring a beautiful, vibrant hue, the wine opens with an immediate, alluring bouquet of fresh raspberries and sweet jasmine. On the palate, a structured line of crisp minerality weaves seamlessly through sun ripened layers of watermelon and tangy blood orange. It is light, refreshing, and entirely irresistible, the liquid equivalent of a golden summer evening.

Quick Facts & Technical Breakdown

For the wine nerds and conscious consumers tracking the stats, this limited run is as clean as it gets:

METRIC	DETAILS
Composition	100% Pinot Noir (Single Vineyard, Carneros)
Alcohol	10% ABV
Residual Sugar	0 g/L (Bone Dry)
Farming	Sustainably grown fruit & winemaking practices
Production	Small batch; only 3,800 cases crafted

Perfect Match Day Pairings

While it pairs exquisitely with fresh summer salads, grilled seafood, or ceviche, its true calling this month is simpler: chilling in an ice bucket surrounded by friends, family, and a wide open screen showing the beautiful game.

Because like a thrilling match, this limited release is bound to be gone before you know it. Stop by the market to secure your bottle today!