Kelley & Young 2008 Kathleen Rose

 

Pink is back and its even better!  We are so excited to announce the release of the 2008 Kathleen Rose. 

 

Our 2008 Kathleen Rose is an amazing example of a Bordeaux style rosé.  The grapes for the Kathleen Rose are sourced from our family’s Robert Young Vineyards and are picked and produced as a rosé. 

 

It is a true Meritage made in a rosé style. What that means is that we use the Bordeaux varietals Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, the “big red” varietals, but the wine is light but rich with huge flavors of strawberry and guava and its fermented dry.  Because it is made from these varietals, it has a lush, round mouth feel reminiscent of a wonderful Bordeaux, but with none of the harsh tannins.  Also, because we pick it earlier in the season, the alcohol is lower than many other rosés made in the saignée style.

 

Like our Sauvignon Blanc, it pairs wonderfully with the fresh foods we enjoy most here in Sonoma County. Because there is just a touch of oak on the finish, it pairs beautifully with foods like grilled salmon, pork and vegetables. 

 

 

 

 

 

            

 

 

 

Here’s what Ron James of the San Diego Uptown News had to say about the 2008 Kathleen Rose

 

“You never know when or where you’ll find a great new wine.  The Kelley & Young Kathleen Rose is a beautifully colored wine that cries out ‘drink me’.  It is fresh and crisp with strawberry flavors that perfectly complement savory creamy cheese and warm crunchy bread.  It is a wonderful rose’ and a great way to end the day.”

                         

                               

 

Alcohol: 13.2%                                       

Harvest: Sept 3-9                                  

Retail:   $24.00                                       

Club:     $19.20

 

 

 

 

 

Production: 210 cases

Bottled: May 23, 2009

Released: July 1, 2009

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