Nose
A vibrant bouquet of stewed
cherry, raspberry coulis and sweet vanilla, joined by hints of cinnamon stick, toasted
clove and rhubarb pie.
Palate
The palate is supple and bright, leading with sweet red plum,
fresh red berries and raspberry cream and following with notes of spearmint and cocoa
powder that linger throughout the velvety finish.
Growing Conditions
We source Charmstone from our estate vineyards in Stags Leap District, Rutherford, and Oakville; each appellation imparts its unique characteristics and creates a vibrant and complex fruit-forward wine.
2013 was an ideal seaon in Napa Valley, with dry
conditions and a long, sunny summer, allowing even ripening and yielding exquisite,
balanced fruit.
Harvest
The fruit for this wine was harvested at an optimal level of ripeness
in early October. The berries were hand-harvested at night, carefully sorted and
destemmed to tank, where fermentation took place.
Aging
Racked to 43%
new French oak barrels, where it was aged for 18 months prior to bottling.
Appearance
A deep garnet wine.
Food Pairing
This lively, fruit-forward blend is a versatile food wine and would make a lovely pairing for a variety of dishes, especially grilled steak with ratatouille. For a delightful cheese course, try this wine alongside Cambozola, a creamy, soft German cow’s milk cheese with a nutty finish.