Nose

Bright and inviting, our 2012 rosé swirls
with the delightful aromas of fresh-sliced watermelon, juicy tangerine,
strawberries and cream and cherry blossom, complemented by a layer
of clean minerality.

Palate

The exuberant palate enters with notes of ripe
strawberry, sweet red plum and lemon meringue, followed up with
touches of fuzzy white peach and ruby grapefruit on the crisp,
refreshing finish. This vibrant rosé exhibits impeccable balance and
luscious acidity.

Growing Conditions

Using the same estate-grown fruit from which our
acclaimed Bordeaux-style Cabernets are created, this dry rosé is made
from 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Merlot. Encantado, which means
“charmed” or “enchanted” in Spanish, reflects a playful side of our
portfolio. In the classic style of Old World rosé, this wine boasts floral,
fruity aromatics and a crisp, clean finish.

Bottling

The finished wine was bottled in
March 2013 to capture the freshness and radiance of the young wine.

Winemaking

Our rosé is produced using the saignée
method, in which the first juice is drained from the must of our estate
grown Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. This French method is designed
to concentrate the red wine while simultaneously yielding delicately
fruity and lively aromas in the young vin gris. To capture these flavors,
the juice underwent a slow, cold fermentation in stainless steel with
yeast selected especially for rosé.

Food Pairing

It can be enjoyed as an apertif, but would also pair
beautifully with a selection of fresh-shucked oysters or charcuterie.