Brut Rosé, North Coast – 2009
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Introduction
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Schramsberg Brut Rosé is flavorful, complex and dry, making it both versatile with food and delicious by itself as an apéritif. The character of the wine is most strongly influenced by bright, flavorful Pinot Noir grown in Carneros, Anderson Valley, and the Sonoma and Marin coastal areas. A few small lots of Pinot Noir are fermented in contact with their skins to add depth and subtle color to this unique sparkling wine. Chardonnay gives spice, structure and length on the palate.
Hand picking, careful handling and gentle pressing produce a wine of delicacy, free of skin and seed tannin. Following the fall harvest and base winemaking period, an extensive process of blending trial and refinement is carried out in the spring. The finished blend is aged on the yeast in the bottle for about two years, just enough to achieve refined effervescence and toastiness without diminishing its refreshing, vibrant appeal.
Enjoy this rich, delicious sparkler on almost any occasion at your favorite restaurant, a special dinner at home, at a beach picnic or a backyard barbecue. It is a very versatile wine; try it with sushi, salmon, rock shrimp, pizza, roast chicken, BBQ ribs, burgers, chocolate raspberry tarts and creamy cheeses with summer fruits.
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Vineyard Profile
- Appellation: North Coast
- County Composition: 39% Napa, 36% Sonoma, 21% Mendocino, 4% Marin
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Vintage Report
- Harvest Date(s): August 18-October 12
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Vinification
- Barrel Fermentation: 28%
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay
- Production (in cases): 8,999 cases
- Production Case Pack: 12/750ml
- Alcohol: 13.0%
- TA: 0.83g/100ml
- p H: 3.12
- RS: 1.15g/100ml
- Release Date: November 1, 2012
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Tasting Notes
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The dense, complex nose bursts with red fruit aromas of raspberry and strawberry, followed by exotic candied mango, pineapple and papaya. Flavors of peach and pineapple are complemented by a touch of strawberries and cream. Upon entry, the palate offers a crisp, quenching acidity, leading to long and lingering rich flavors. Keith Hock and Hugh Davies, Winemakers
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Reviews
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Brut Rosé, North Coast – 2009 – 90 points – The Tasting Panel
"Fresh, juicy and bright with raspberry and tangy acidity; smooth, ripe and balanced; long and charming."
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Brut Rosé, North Coast – 2009 – 92 points – Wine Spectator
“Luxurious strawberry and yeasty cinnamon bun aromas lead to crisp yet rich cherry, spice and ginger flavors that end on a zesty note.”
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Brut Rosé, North Coast – 2009
Initial aromas of raspberry and strawberry are followed by mango, pineapple and papaya. Flavors of peach and pineapple are complemented by a touch of strawberries and cream. The palate offers a crisp, quenching acidity and long, lingering finish.