Querencia Brut Rosé was created to honor the memory and spirit of our cofounder Jack Davies. Jack Davies was a pioneer in the early days of the Napa Valley Agricultural Preserve, and fought for environmental issues with dedication and vigor. To insure that Jack's work was kept alive, Schramsberg established the Jack L. Davies Fund. Proceeds from the sale of Querencia contribute to the Jack L. Davies Fund, which supports agricultural preservation and education efforts in Napa County. Jack Davies encouraged the community to support the preserve that became a model for conservation of agricultural lands across the country. James Hickey, then the Napa County Planning Director, and architect of the agricultural preserve, named the wine. The name is a Spanish word "meaning the deep and abiding affection one has for the place one calls home."
Querencia is produced solely from fruit grown in the Napa Valley Carneros region. Chardonnay forms the blend’s core, providing a relatively light-bodied, crisp and tangy palate. Small additions of Pinot Noir fermented with skin contact add berry brightness and color. This brut rosé sparkling wine is hearty enough to compliment the robust flavors of Mediterranean cooking and delicate enough to be served with a truly broad range of appetizers.
Tasting Notes
“The 2006 Querencia jumps out of the glass with bright fruit aromas. Cherry, strawberry and ruby grapefruit are complimented by with a touch of “crème fraiche”. On the palate a fruit forward entry of raspberry and Meyer lemon is followed by dried pineapple and peach cobbler. The Chardonnay backbone of this Brut Rose delivers a finish of lively balanced acidity.”
– Winemakers Hugh Davies and Keith Hock
Varietal Composition: 82% Chardonnay, 18% Pinot Noir
County Composition: 100% Napa Valley
Harvest Dates: August 28-September 29, 2006
Barrel Fermentation: 29%
Alcohol: 12.6%
TA: 0.86 g/100ml
pH: 3.03
RS: 1.10 g/100ml
Release Date: March, 2009
Cases Produced: 250
Suggested Retail: $41
Schramsberg Vineyards & J. Davies Vineyards Products
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