Nose
A vibrant bouquet of lush berry
fruits: ripe raspberry, juicy boysenberry and crushed blackberry rise from the glass,
joined by whispers of dried violet, red licorice and vanilla bean.
Palate
The palate is supple and
bright, leading with sweet red plum, black cherry and raspberry jam and following with
hints of toasted marshmallow, lavender soda and ground clove that echo throughout
the velvety finish.
Growing Conditions
Fruit was harvested from our vineyards in a handful of the Napa
Valley’s most renowned appellations including Rutherford, Oakville and Stags Leap
District. Known for their distinct terroir, each of these appellations imparts its unique
characteristics in the fruit, contributing to Charmstone’s overall complexity.
The mild 2011 vintage allowed for a long hang
time, resulting in evenly ripe, complex flavors in the berries.
Harvest
The fruit for this wine was
harvested at an optimal level of ripeness in mid-October.
Winemaking
Fermentation took place at
a high temperature to ensure that maximum extraction was achieved
Aging
Racked to 60% new French oak barrels. The wine was aged in barrel for a total of 18
months before bottling.
Appearance
A deep ruby wine.
Food Pairing
This deep ruby wine presents a vibrant bouquet of lush berry
fruits: ripe raspberry, juicy boysenberry and crushed blackberry rise from the glass,
joined by whispers of dried violet, red licorice and vanilla bean. The palate is supple and
bright, leading with sweet red plum, black cherry and raspberry jam and following with
hints of toasted marshmallow, lavender soda and ground clove that echo throughout
the velvety finish.