Chrysalis Vineyards
Chrysalis Vineyards Sarah's Patio Red
Red wine
4.0
Expert Rating
0.0
Rarely Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Sarah’s Patio Red is a sweet, light red wine made in the style of a rosé. The grapes were whole-cluster pressed, as they would be for many white wines, but with Norton, there’s so much color in the skins and pulp that the juice at this very early processing stage has plenty of color and yields a deep red hue. The fermenting juice and wine never see any oak, and is bottled early with lots of natural CO2 (carbon dioxide), with a significant amount of residual sugar left in the wine. The result is a semi-sweet, refreshing wine with lots of spritz. Enjoy refrigerator-cold.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Chrysalis Vineyards Sarah's Patio Red is a delightful and versatile red blend.Its nose is full of bright, ripe cherry and raspberry aromas, with subtle hints of spice and earth. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, with juicy tannins and a pleasant edge of acidity. Flavors of ripe cherry and raspberry carry through to the finish, with a hint of toasty oak and a hint of sweet vanilla. Enjoy with your favorite grilled meats, pasta dishes, or a cheese platter. This is a great wine for any occasion.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2030
Profile
Sweetness:
Semi-sweet
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Firm
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (4)
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
ORIGINS
Winery: Chrysalis Vineyards
Region: Virginia
Virginia is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States. It is bordered by Maryland, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to the south and west; Pennsylvania to the north; and Delaware to the east. With a long history of winemaking, Virginia is now one of the most exciting wine regions in the US.
Virginia has a long history of winemaking, dating back to the early 1600s when the first vines were planted by English settlers. The state was once home to the largest wine-producing region in the US, but Prohibition in the 1920s put an end to the industry. In the late 20th century, the industry began to revive, and today Virginia is home to over 300 wineries.CUSTOMER RATING
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