Whom You Know: Champagne Wishes: Whom You Know Highly Recommends ALBEMARLE ROSÉ 2009

Friday, May 21, 2010

Champagne Wishes: Whom You Know Highly Recommends ALBEMARLE ROSÉ 2009

Previously, we have covered Patricia Kluge in Advantageous Auctions:

http://www.whomyouknow.com/2010/04/magnificent-jewels-bring-396-million-at.html

http://www.whomyouknow.com/2010/03/collection-of-patricia-kluge-two-day.html

We are pleased to kick off our coverage of the Kluge Estate Winery! We begin with the fabulous Albemarle Rose, a dry French-style rosé that will invigorate your senses and delight your palate. This blended dry rosé wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged on fine lees, producing a complex wine similar to a premium light claret from Bordeaux. The blend is comprised from lots made with both the bleed method and direct press. After an early harvest and small extraction of color, the wine has heightened aroma and acidity – as well as a delightful hue. It is balanced with a lovely bouquet of juicy notes for the summer and is perfect to pop in your picnic basket to the park. Its brilliance in hue and taste has simply delighted Peachy Deegan and we highly recommend it! So crisp and fresh, the Albemarle Rose will please you too.

Tasting Notes

Albemarle Rosé is a vibrant, bright pink. The round, crisp wine offers flavor reminiscent of cherry – juicy, but dry echoing the spirit of South of France in the summertime. The nose is complex and floral with an essence of rose petal and fresh, peach hints. Of course anything that has peach hints is a huge hit with us! The wine is best when served chilled at approximately 48° F.

Pairing Recommendations

The blend of premium Bordeaux varietals in this steely, dry rosé pairs well with most dishes, including Asian, Mediterranean and Mexican cuisines. Also, this is an ideal wine for vegetarian meals.

Varietals
40% Cabernet Sauvignon
33% Merlot
23% Cabernet Franc
4% Malbec

Produced byKluge Estate Winery and Vineyard Charlottesville, Albemarle County, VA

Suggested Retail Price
2200 cases of 750ml $13

Established in 1999, Kluge Estate Winery and Vineyard aspires to be one of the East Coast's most prestigious wineries. Helmed by Patricia Kluge, the winery is tucked into Carter's Mountain on the edge of the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains in Charlottesville, Virginia. Kluge’s 2,000-acres are just miles from the birthplace of American viticulture, Thomas Jefferson's Monticello.

Kluge Estate benefits from excellent natural conditions as a result of reliable seasons and the geographical lay of the land. The quality of the soil, position of the vines and their exposure to the sun are expertly managed by the esteemed team of consulting winemakers to produce the best-possible quality crop. The vines receive individual attention from their earliest growth, harvesting is done by hand, and the wine is matured under careful supervision. The end result is great wine made to be enjoyed with family and friends!

Combining meticulous winemaking practices and talent with a genuine love of the land and support for the Virginia wine community, Kluge Estate is capitalizing on the region’s potential to create world-class wines. Kluge Estate's accomplished team and terroir reinforces the promise of good things to come.

Tasting Room

The Kluge Estate Farm Shop serves as the winery’s tasting room and gift shop. Visit us to sample wines, indulge in cheese pairings that best highlight the wines and for exceptional gifts and wine accessories.

Farm Shop Hours of Operation:
Sunday-Thursday 11am-5pm (last tasting at 4:30pm)

Friday & Saturday 11am-6pm (last tasting at 5:30pm) or call 434-984-4855.

http://www.klugeestate.com/

Thank you Kathie Lee for your suggestion!

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