2014 Scalon Cellars Syrah Rosé
Region: Napa Valley, California, United States of America
One of our older Rosés in our cellar and perfect for starting off our July 4th celebration.
Deep magenta pink. Nose is earthier than we remember, with strawberries and some light cinnamon. Some floral notes too. Medium acidity (6/10) and light plus to medium bodied. Notes of strawberry creme, melon, and a touch of stone fruits. Medium to long finish.
This wine is made of 75% Syrah and 25% Muscat, and aged for five months in stainless steel. Only 50 cases produced. One of our favorite sweeter Rosés that we discovered on our first trip out to Napa.
Drink now.
Price Point:
$$ - Purchased through the Estate for around $30.00.Second Rosé of the tasting is the Syrah Rosé from Scalon Cellars. Beautiful and bright pink in color, completely different than the Tercero Wines and a shade lighter than the Two Shepherds. Nose started out with some strawberries, red berries and some light vanilla. As it opened up over the evening it developed some rose petals and light white floral notes. Beautifully crisp and refreshing. Slightly sweet with a good amount of white and red fruits such as strawberries and white peaches on the palate. Moderate acidity (6.5/10) and smooth body. Long crisp and off-dry finish.
This wine is made of 75% Syrah and 25% Muscat, and aged for five months in stainless steel. Only 50 cases produced. This wine slightly strayed from the norm of the tasting which were all single varietal and also higher in alcohol content (being around 14% compared to the other two around 12%). One of our favorite sweeter Rosés that we discovered on our first trip out to Napa. After this Rosé Tasting Showdown we definitely discovered some of the ups to having a dry Rosé!
2016 till 2020.
Price Point:
$$ - Purchased through the Estate for around $30.00.