Posts Tagged ‘rose wine tasting’

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 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 El Coto Rosado 88 points

 

Rosé Blend, Rioja, $12
This Rosé blend is different from the typical style, crisp, light and refreshing. With zesty Mandarin orange peel, white peach and cantaloupe flood the palate for nice summer drinking. The finish is light and to the point, 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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