The roses were picked from a vineyard next door to the Wine Cellar where this painting was composed. Traditionally, roses are planted at the end of each row of vines. It was believed that the roses would get the diseases first and alert the winemaker to infestations of pests or diseases before they affected his grapevines. This painting is built around opposite colors yellow and purple which contrasts different sides of the painting. The name of painting relates not only to the fragrance of the flowers but also to the bouquet of the wine, which is Rombauer Chardonnay.