Harvest
Korbel Sweet
Rose is made from a complex selection of both red and white grape
varieties. The blend is designed to have very bright fruit flavors
and aromas. We have found that harvesting some of the red varieties
such as Zinfandel and Sangiovese early in the ripening process
helps us achieve the style we want for this cuvee.
Winemaker
Notes
The broad
array of red grapes used in the Korbel Sweet Rose blend give us an
incredibly diverse selection of blending alternatives. Varieties
like Pinot Noir, Gamay and Zinfandel give us light bright wines
with high levels of acidity. The Sangiovese is more intensely
aromatic, while the syrah contributes a deeper color and more
tannin for body and richness.
Winemaking
One of the
challenges in making a truly sweet wine is finding the right
balance of flavors. Much too often, sweet wines and champagnes are
just sweet, without enough substance to make them interesting. This
is why Korbel has chosen to make our sweetest champagne in a rose
style. Quality rose's have the brightness and freshness of a white
wine, and some of the depth and intensity of a red wine. When we
assembled this blend, we found that the Sangiovese and Syrah wines
to be particularly helpful in finding the correct balance.
Food
Pairing
Serve Korbel
Sweet Rose as an aperitif, with fresh fruit, or with appetizers
such as grilled prawns and mango salsa or with a selection of ripe
cheeses.
Wine
Profile
Harvested: Non-vintage Blend
Sugar
Level: 18.2 Brix
Tirage
Bottled: Early each spring
Disgorged: As required
Wine
Information
Appellation: California
Fermentation: 100% SS
Composition: Pinot Noir, Zinfandel
Sangiovese,
Syrah
Gamay and
Chenin Blanc
Acid/pH:
7.4 grams per liter / 3.25
Alcohol:
11%
Dosage: 6%
Production: 2,500 cases annually