J.L. Kiff Rosé of Pinot Noir 2017
Shimmering, translucent carmine red, J.L. Kiff’s 2017 Rosé of Pinot Noir is made from grapes sourced from the proprietor’s nine-acre vineyard just outside McMinnville. Its deep color is the result of four days of skin contact—a pretty, perfumed mélange of Queen Anne’s cherries, strawberries, and cinnamon stick tumble from the glass. There is some perceptible […]
LXV Heart Note Rosé of Sangiovese 2018
Conch shell pink, LXV’s 2018 Heart Note Rosé of Sangiovese is imbued with pretty aromas of tart pie cherry, pomegranate, melon, line-dried linen, white flowers, and chalk. Tasted blind, it could easily be mistaken for a Provençal pink—minerality shines through, giving it a nimble if porous armature, a feather-light structure that gently terminates in pink […]
Jezreel Valley Winery Rosé 2017
Translucent crimson in the glass, the 2017Jezreel Rosé is a Kosher wine and an unusual blend of 45% Carignan, 40% Syrah and 15% Sauvignon Blanc from Israel’s Sharon plain, where vines benefit from the moderating effect of the Mediterranean Sea. Vibrant red cherries, raspberry, grilled watermelon, and dried thyme tumble from the glass. A firm […]
Tendril Child’s Play Rosé Pinot Noir 2017
Shimmering translucent magenta, the 2017 Child’s Play Rosé shows off its Pinot pedigree with vibrant aromas of brambly berries, pie cherry, raspberry, and a lilting floral and spice top note. It’s silky on entry, and bright with an impressive finish that lasts well over a minute. Another win from Tendril Wine Cellars. Sample Tendril Wines […]
Ancient Peaks Rosé 2017
Limpid salmon in the glass—tasted blind, I would have thought this an Old World rosé—the expression is both elegant and poised with pie cherries, melon, orange zest, and line-dried linen rounding out the nose. In the mouth, a lean and tensile acid spine gives it lightness and a degree of weightlessness. The finish reveals pink […]
Herzog Lineage Rosé Clarksburg 2017
The 2017 Herzog Lineage Rosé 2017 offers up a bouquet of pie cherries and pomegranate followed by thyme, dried mint, rose petals, and warm spice. In the mouth, its medium bodied, with a touch of watermelon Jolly Rancher, Snapple iced tea and a trailing wisp of dried herbs and chalk on the finish. Sample Herzog […]
Department 66 Fragile Rosé 2017
Orin Swift winemaker Dave Phinney’s latest project is Department 66, a collection of sleekly packaged wines from the Languedoc-Roussillon. His 2017 Fragile Rosé is salmon-hued with expressive aromas of white peach, cherry blossom, field-ripened strawberries, and orange zest. There is more concentration on the palate than the nose belies, with ample depth and fruit at […]
Château de Berne Emotion Rosé 2017
A mere 25 miles from the shimmering depthless azure blue of the Mediterranean, this grenache-dominant rosé from Château de Berne, aptly named ‘Emotion’ is a delicious romp through summer’s bounty—wild strawberries, fresh cherries, and golden raspberries. Cresting over this bushel-basket of fruit, white flowers, and wafting, sea breezes. In the mouth, it’s light and vivid, […]
Rain Dance Vineyards Grand Oak Vineyard Estate Rosé 2017
Glinting rose gold in the glass, the 2017 Rain Dance Grand Oak Vineyard Estate Rosé is replete with aromas of melon, white peach, Queen Anne’s cherries, and a fleeting whiff of chalkboard dust. Bright and elegant in the mouth, texture at the back palate suggests minimal skin contact. Pink pomelo adds mouthwatering lift and complexity […]
Maîtres Vignerons de la Presqu’ile de Saint-Tropez Côtes de Provence Fleur de Mer Rosé 2016
A perennial favorite, Fleur de Mer Rosé is salmon-hued in the glass and unsparing in summer fruit—melon and raspberries followed by lilting white flowers and wet stone. In the mouth, it’s lithe, bright, and bedecked in texturally lovely, mineral-laden acidity that plays nicely with pink pomelo pith and subtle hints of the sea. 13.0% ABV […]