Domaine Houchart Rosé Côtes De Provence 2015
The 2015 Domaine Houchart Rosé exhibits sweetness at the core verging on Watermelon Jolly Rancher, along with fresh, poppy notes of white peach and apricot. The wine label notes that the a blanket of CO<sub>2 </sub>is applied to the grapes during harvest in order to preserve freshness. I’d say they’ve achieved that goal<sub>, </sub>this is […]
Domaine Sainte Lucie Côtes de Provence MiP Rosé 2015
According to the website, MiP Rosé is a blend of 60% Cinsault, 20% Syrah, 20% Grenache. A bit of a mystery—my label is black vs. the winery website, which shows a white label—and the profile is nothing like the typical Provençal blend listed above. If anything, it screams Sauvignon Blanc, with aromas of guava and […]
Domaine de l’Amaurigue Fleur de l’Amaurigue Côtes de Provence Rosé 2014
My first Provençal rosé of the season, garnering 4 stars because of its excellent price point (under $10), the 2015 Fleur de L’Amaurigue Côtes de Provence is light and lively. Robed in a delicate salmon pink, perfumy aromas of cantaloupe, field strawberry, white flowers and a touch of wet stone greet the taster. It’s light […]
Paul & Phillippe Zinck Crémant d’Alsace Brut Rosé NV
This charming Cramant d’Alsace from Domaine Zinck is graced with an abundantly pretty and welcoming nose of pie cherries, wet stones, and cinnamon bark. It’s a delicate salmon pink, with an equally delicate mousse. Subtle blood orange-tinged sweetness is dominated by a profoundly minerally texture—oyster shells, limestone, and chalk lend complexity to a mouthwatering finish. […]
Knapp Dry Rosé 2014
The 2014 Knapp Dry Rosé is a piquant blend of 85% Cabernet Franc 15% and Pinot Noir with delicate aromas of alpine strawberries and cherry blossoms with top note of breezy line-dried linen. It’s equally light and on the palate with supple softness tinged with pomelo and chalk. It’s worth noting that Knapp has too, […]
Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir Rosé 2014
I attended a pairings dinner at Willamette Valley Vineyards last Friday, and it’s not often that I can say that the rosé was the wine of the night. I felt totally justified in my leaning when the staff mentioned that there were only eight bottles of this delightful pink Pinot left. Only eight! The nose […]
Bodegas Muga Rioja Rosado 2014
Lovely, lively and oh so drinkable, Muga’s Rioja Rosado was a must-buy after tasting their budget-friendly reds. Salmon-hued with notes of watermelon and cherry blossom and interestingly—dried coconut flake and dried pineapple. The 2014 is a blend of 60% Garnacha, 30% Viura, and 10% Tempranillo grown in alluvial and calcareous soils. It’s medium-bodied and softly […]
Gruet Brut Rosé
You have to admire what the proprietors of Gruet have accomplished—a husband and wife team from France, both had dreamed of producing a high-quality sparkling wine using méthode champenoise. Planting vines at high-altitude in New Mexico was, admittedly a gamble, and they’ve succeeded. Perhaps even more remarkable, they produce a lovely bubbles for under $20.00. […]
Saint Aix Coteaux d’ Aix-En-Provence Rosé 2013
I cut my teeth on Provence rosé drinking Saint Aix, and it’s still just as lovely today. Bone dry and refreshing on the palate, with alluring notes of juicy white peach and melon, apricot, and a pinch of turbinado sugar. True to form, it has that sort of wonderful texture that is laden in wet […]
Bedrock Wine Co. “Ode To Lulu” Old Vine Rosé Of Mourvedre 2014
I have greatly enjoyed the wines I’ve tried from Bedrock Wine Co., a Sonoma winery with humble roots. Founded in 2007 by Morgan Twain-Peterson, who used a 550 square-foot, former chicken coop as his initial base of operations, his Ode To Lulu Rosé is a nod to Lulu Peyraud, proprietor of Domaine Tempier. Crafted from […]