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Schramsberg
2008 Brut Rosé
California
The Schramsberg story began in the 1870s when founder Jacob Schram purchased a
hillside property in Napa Valley and planted some of the region's first vines. Through the years, the
winery changed hands a number of times, until it was purchased by the Davies family in
1965. The Schramsberg tradition of world-class sparkling wine was actually the Davies'
vision, one that they have carried out for more than 40 years. Today, they produce
ten sparkling wines in a variety of styles and are recognized among the most exciting
sparkling wine producers in the world. A complex wine for the price, the 2008 Brut
Rosé offers a bouquet of rose petals, ripe strawberries, candied orange peel and yeasty
rye bread. A fine mousse hints at the wine's delicate texture, with tiny, lively bubbles
that dance across the tongue. Its flavors are ripe with red berries including red currant,
strawberry and cranberry. There's cleansing citrus at the back of the palate leading the
way to a fresh but fairly lingering finish. Though its complexity makes it a stunning wine
on its own, it is also made in a food-friendly style. Serve it at cocktail hour with simple
appetizers like assorted olives, salted almonds or mushroom turnovers. The wine will also
work well with fish and white meats including pork loin with berry sauce, grilled white
fish with wild mushrooms or duck confit. Like many Brut Rosés, it also makes a lovely
choice to finish a meal with a plate of soft, aged cheeses and ripe, red fruits.
Rating: 15/20
Price: $40
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