Producer | Schramsberg |
Country | United States |
Region | California |
Subregion | North Coast |
Varietal | Pinot Noir, Chardonnay |
Vintage | 2019 |
Sku | 31506 |
Size | 750ml |
Schramsberg Vineyards, a family-owned sparkling wine estate in Napa Valley, was established in 1965 by Jack and Jamie Davies on a property originally founded in 1862. As pioneers in California's sparkling wine industry, they focused on producing high-quality, handcrafted wines using the méthode champenoise style. Today, under the leadership of their son Hugh Davies, Schramsberg continues to create a diverse range of premium sparkling wines, sourcing grapes from cool-climate vineyards across Northern California. The winery's commitment to quality is evident in its limited production, use of barrel fermentation, and innovative reserve wine aging program. Schramsberg's historic caves, dating from the 1800s, provide the ideal environment for aging up to 2.7 million bottles for two to seven years.
Schramsberg's Brut Rosé is a delightful sparkling wine that showcases the best of California's coastal Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This fruitful, complex, and dry wine is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, from hand-picking the grapes to gentle pressing and extensive tasting trials. The result is a wine of delicacy, aromatic purity, and depth, with a vibrant character that reflects the unique qualities of each vintage. On the nose, the Brut Rosé entices with aromas of raspberry, strawberry, and peach, layered with notes of lemon shortbread, brioche, and white florals. The palate is bright and refreshing, with flavors of watermelon, cherry-limeade, candied orange, and sugar cookie, leading to a long, quenching finish. This versatile sparkler is perfect for any occasion, pairing beautifully with a wide range of dishes from sushi and roast chicken to red berry tarts and charcuterie.
A well-rounded, easily enjoyable sparkling rosé, this offers a persistent fine-bubbled mousse structure, resulting in an overall smooth drinking experience. You will find nuanced aromas and flavors of citrus blossom, grapefruit, watermelon, white strawberries, dewy morning grass, and a wet stone minerality, with just a hint of those autolytic toasty notes. The finish lingers with additional florals of pink roses and fresh daisies.
Offers pretty peach and strawberry flavors and a luscious, lingering texture as this takes on spice and orange peel accents on the crisp yet plush finish.
More savory than sweet and wonderfully complex, the 2019 Brut Rosé North Coast bursts from the glass with toasty notes of fresh baguette and almonds, giving way to crushed apples and gingery spice. This rushes the palate with an elegant bead of silken bubbles. It is creamy yet energetic, and mineral-tinged orchard fruits add further tension. The 2019 leaves the senses wonderfully refreshed through the long, crunchy finale, as white strawberry and spice cookie notes fade. The Brut Rosé is a pleasure bomb, yet it’s wonderfully balanced throughout.