Archive for the ‘rose’ Category

2008 Melipal Rosé 88 points

 

Malbec, Mendoza, $13
Dry, crisp and refreshing with a pure palate of strawberry, raspberry, cherry and pomegranate. With a floral undertone through-out it does not disappoint. The finish is clean and dry with very faint hints of creamy vanilla and citrus, drink now.

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2007 Red Guitar Old Vine Rosé 88 points

 

Garnacha, Navarra, $10
This rosé has some nice zip and slight sweetness; Fresh strawberry, raspberry, kiwi and other citrus flavors delight the palate. Lively and refreshing mouth-feel with a long finish that’s slightly sweet, drink now.

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2007 Vina Sardasol Rosado de Lagrima 88 points

 

Vina Sardasol 2007 Rosado de Lagrima (Navarra) $11
Refreshingly clean with sweet berry aromas; Pretty strawberry, peach, orange rind and nectarine fill the palate with flavor. With zippy acidity and a bone dry finish this is a very good rose to drink everyday.

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2007 Isenhower Rosé 91 points

 

Rosé Blend, Horse Heaven Hills, $17
This rose is a blend 58% Counoise, 30% Mourvèdre and 12% Grenache that is dense and concentrated; Strawberry, raspberry, vanilla and spices are dense on the palate. This rosé is well balanced with restrained acids. The finish is bone dry with hints of vanilla and white pepper, drink now [...]

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2007 Bodegas Faustino Faustino V Rosado 89 points

 

Rosé Blend, Rioja, $13
This not your typical cherry/strawberry flavored rosé; Big citrus notes on the palate of mandarin orange, pink grapefruit, tangerine and spice meld well together. This rose has balanced acidity and is bone dry with a zip of fresh fruit on the finish.

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2007 La Vieille Ferme Rosé 88 points

 

Rosé Blend, Côtes-du-Ventoux, $9
Dry, crisp and clean that fill the mouth with flavor; Strawberry, cherry and a unusual undertone of mocha fill the palate with flavor. With a great price this rose can’t be beat. The finish is full of citrus that carries the flavor a long way.

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2007 Kenwood Pinot Noir Rosé 88 points

 

Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, $13
Light and refreshing with a slightly creamy side to it; strawberry, cherry cream, cloves and allspice dance on the palate. Bone dry with balanced acidity and a crisp, clean finish.

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2007 Condesa de Leganza Rosado 88 points

 

Tempranillo, La Mancha, $12
This rose is different than most…off-dry, light sweetness. The palate is awash with cherry, strawberry, ripe raspberry and a hint of spice. Balanced acids and vibrant fruit meld well for a long smooth finish, drink now.

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2007 Green Point Rosé 88 points

 

Pinot Noir, Victoria, $18
Another great lip smacking Rosé for the summer time. This easy-drinking Rose floods the palate with cherry’s, strawberry’s and watermelon. Hints of fresh raspberry and a touch of vanilla finishes off this crisp, clean wine, drink now.

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2007 The Wolftrap Rosé 89 points

 

2007 Rosé Blend, Western Cape, $11
Dry and crisp with a delicate nose and light body. On the palate notes of sweet strawberry, very light spice and even subtle undertones of earth. With a lean finish of vanilla and balanced acidity makes for a nice summer wine, drink now.

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