Nose
Exuberant and refreshing, our 2011 rosé
bursts with bright aromas of fresh strawberries, ripe red pear, white
nectarine and sweet cream, backed by subtle spicy florals.
Palate
The vivacious
palate dances with flavors of juicy red raspberry, pineapple and
strawberry preserves, with hints of white cranberry and lemon tart on
the lively finish. This clean, crisp rosé can easily be enjoyed as an
apertif, but would also pair beautifully with a selection of charcuterie or
a seafood salad.
Growing Conditions
Using the same estate-grown fruit from which our
acclaimed Bordeaux-style Cabernets are created, this dry rosé is made
from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. 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 2011
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. 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.