Scharffenberger Cellars Brut Excellence Rosé Non-Vintage (Current)
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Price: $29.00
Reviews
92 Points, #68 Top 100 Wines of 2019
Wine Enthusiast December 31, 2019
“This crisp and classy wine tastes dry, tight but complex from the persimmon and raspberry aromas to the lively white-raspberry and white-peach flavors. It has taut acidity balanced by touches of spicy maturity that keep it interesting through the lingering finish.”
Overview
Scharffenberger has been pioneering super premium Mendocino California sparkling wine since 1981, with grapes sourced from Scharffenberger's own 120 acres of vineyards, as well as select vineyards belonging to trusted growers in Mendocino County. Grapes grown in Mendocino County—an unmatched appellation for sparkling wine—benefit from the cool coastal influences of the Pacific Ocean. This type of vineyard selection allows us to produce our trademark cuvée.
Scharffenberger grapes also enjoy the deep soils and sunshine provided by the protected Anderson Valley. The winery stays true to its original winemaking philosophy, to create stellar quality, delicious sparkling wines that reflect the diversity of the premier Mendocino County viticultural appellation.
Winemaking
Scharffenberger Brut Rosé Excellence is made by the méthode traditionelle process, whereby the wines are individually bottle-fermented before being riddled and disgorged. Most of the base wines underwent malolactic fermentation, which softens and rounds out the blend.
The fruit balance and color are achieved by adding between four and five percent of Pinot Noir wine to the blend before undergoing second fermentation in the bottle
Tech
Appellation: Mendocino County
Varietals: 55% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir
Wine Alcohol: 12.5%
pH: 3.15
Residual Sugar: 10 g/L
Fermentation: En tirage: Two years on the yeast
Aging: Minimum of 2 years en tirage and 6 months under cork
Cases Produced: 14,000
Tasting Notes
Brilliant rose gold bubbles, delicate berry fruit aromas, and a seamless texture reveal the precision craftmanship behind this classic expression. Bold yet elegant, like a linebacker that does ballet.
