Nose
Delightful aromas of citrus and raspberry burst forth from the 2006 Encantado.
Palate
This
brilliant rosé comes alive on the palate with vibrant flavors of citrus, fresh raspberry and light tropical fruit,
with superb balance achieved in the body and tannins. The finish is crisp and refreshing, making it an ideal
aperitif.
Growing Conditions
Using the same estate grown varietals that contribute to our acclaimed Bordeaux style wines,
winemaker Stacy Clark has crafted this refreshing rosé, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet
Franc. As the name suggests, Encantado, “charmed” or “enchanted” in Spanish, refl ects a playful side of our
portfolio. In the classic style of a French rosé, this wine boasts floral, fruity aromatics and has been blended
for a crisp, dry finish.
Our vineyards, sustainably farmed without the use of herbicides and pesticides, are densely
planted to as many as 2,100 vines per acre to enhance flavor concentration and complexity in the grapes.
Harvest
Fruit
was hand harvested and hand sorted in late September and October 2006 from our estate vineyards in the
Oakville, Rutherford, Carneros, and Stags Leap District appellations.
Bottling
Bottled in February to capture the freshness
and liveliness of the young wine, we have selected a classic French-style claret bottle with flint glass to display
the Encantado’s delicate pale cherry color.
Winemaking
This rosé was crafted in the saigneé style. Using juice extracted from the must of our estate
grown varietals, this French method is designed to concentrate the remaining must but yield the delicate, fruity,
lively, unique aromas in the young blanc de noir. To capture these flavors, the runoff underwent a cold, slow,
stainless steel fermentation with yeast selected especially for rosé.
Food Pairing
This dry, French style rosé also provides the perfect complement to crostini with California’s Humboldt
Fog goat cheese, sautéed Sweetwater prawns and Proscuitto di Parma.