Scherzo  2006 "ultra dry" Napa Valley
Rose' of Cabernet

100% Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon

Release Price:  $30
 

SCHERZO:  a musical term meaning "a lively composition with many surprises". Surprise indeed!   

Scherzo is a fully fermented, ultra dry Rose’ wine, with no residual sugar!

The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes for this wine were hand picked from our Lake Cynthia Vineyard east of the Silverado Trail, just north of the Town of Napa, on October 24, 2006.  They were hand sorted and crushed the same day. Prior to fermentation the juice was "cold-soaked" in contact with the skins for only 24 hours to obtain the wine's luminous color of pomegranate seeds. All of the juice for this wine was saginee or free run.  Fermented at cool temperatures in French oak barrels, it was aged sur lies for five months prior to bottling. It is rare to find such fruit, spice and depth of color in a Rose'.

With cherry and white strawberry flavors dominating, the soft, supple tannins and crisp, balanced acidity provide an impressive structure. This is a wonderful year-round Rose’ for sipping or for serving with lighter foods.

Harvest Date            October 24, 2006

Bottle Date                March 15, 2007
Release Date            June 4, 2007

Grape AVA                Napa Valley                            

Alcohol                      13.5%

Brix at Harvest            25.5
TA                             .50
PH                              3.4

Each bottle is uniquely numbered and hand signed by Peter Kitchak, Proprietor.