Brut Rosé, North Coast — 2019
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Introduction
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Schramsberg Brut Rosé is fruitful, 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 along the coast from southern Mendocino County to northern Marin County. A few small lots of Pinot Noir are fermented in contact with their skins to add depth and subtle color to this vibrant sparkling wine. Chardonnay gives spice, structure, and length to the palate.
Hand picking, careful handling, and gentle pressing produce a wine of delicacy, aromatic purity, and depth. Following the fall harvest and fermentation of the base wines, extensive tasting trials are carried out in the spring to create a polished blend reflective of the vintage. The finished blend undergoes a second fermentation in the bottle before aging on its yeast lees for about two years, just enough to achieve refined effervescence and toastiness without diminishing its refreshing, vibrant appeal.
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Vineyard Profile
- Appellation: North Coast
- County Composition: 60% Sonoma, 16% Napa, 17% Mendocino, 7% Marin
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Vintage Report
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For 2019, winter brought an abundant amount of rainfall which helped restore the water reservoirs that had suffered from years of drought. With additional late rains in May, the vines had ample water for the growing season. The transition from veraison to full ripeness was very consistent due to the warm, but not hot, temperatures that were maintained during the summer. Harvest started slightly later than average, and in the end brought a bountiful crop with exceptional fruit structure, depth of flavor, and bright acidity.
- Harvest Date(s): August 20 - September 24, 2019
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Vinification
- Barrel Fermentation: 32%
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: 66% Pinot Noir, 34% Chardonnay
- Alcohol: 13%
- TA: 8.0 g/l
- p H: 3.19
- RS: 9.0 g/l
- Release Date: September 1, 2022
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Tasting Notes
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“The 2019 Brut Rosé opens with enticing aromas of raspberry, strawberry, and peach, intermingled with layers of lemon shortbread, brioche, and a hint of white florals. A bright entry of watermelon, cherry-limeade, candied orange, and sugar cookie leads to a long quenching finish.”
–Winemakers Sean Thompson, Jessica Koga, and Hugh Davies - Serving Suggestions: 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. A very versatile wine; try it with sushi, salmon, rock shrimp, roast chicken, BBQ ribs, caprese and Panzanella salads, red berry tarts and an array of cheeses, charcuterie, nuts and fresh fruit.
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Reviews
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Brut Rosé, North Coast — 2019 – Vinous – 92 Points
'"More savory than sweet and wonderfully complex, the 2019 Brut Rosé North Coast bursts from the glass with toasty notes of fresh baguette and almonds, giving way to crushed apples and gingery spice. This rushes the palate with an elegant bead of silken bubbles. It is creamy yet energetic, and mineral-tinged orchard fruits add further tension. The 2019 leaves the senses wonderfully refreshed through the long, crunchy finale, as white strawberry and spice cookie notes fade. The Brut Rosé is a pleasure bomb, yet it’s wonderfully balanced throughout."
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Brut Rosé, North Coast — 2019 – Wine Enthusiast – 93 Points
"A well-rounded, easily enjoyable sparkling rosé, this offers a persistent fine-bubbled mousse structure, resulting in an overall smooth drinking experience. You will find nuanced aromas and flavors of citrus blossom, grapefruit, watermelon, white strawberries, dewy morning grass, and a wet stone minerality, with just a hint of those autolytic toasty notes. The finish lingers with additional florals of pink roses and fresh daisies."
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Brut Rosé, North Coast — 2019 – Wine Spectator – 92 Points
“Offers pretty peach and strawberry flavors and a luscious, lingering texture as this takes on spice and orange peel accents on the crisp yet plush finish.”