Variety of Grapes: 50% Malbec and 50% Syrah
Region/Country Of Origin: Oregon, US
Price: $4.50 for 1 can (I purchased this as a 4 variety sampler mystery set from Vintage Cellar for $17.50)
Vintage Year: Not Vintage (blend of wines)
Shop: Vintage Cellar
Shop Review: We wanted our rose' to represent our commitment to making "wines of the south." In this case, the southwest Oregon. This delicious wine is certainly more representative of a rose' you might find in Cahors or thereabouts.
The rose' is 50% Malbec, and 50% Syrah grown in the incomparable Applegate Valley. The darker fruit of Malbec and Syrah produced a richer pink complexion, and the wine is less an exercise in austerity than last year - this wine is all about fruit.
The
rose’ is 100% dry but the first thing you notice is the presence of a
mouthful of bright fruit. The nose shows fresh picked strawberries with
the stem still attached. Vibrant with a subtle floral tone. The palate
is bright with characteristics of strawberries and watermelon sorbet.
The acidity on the finish is 100% refreshment and makes you wish for
just one more sip.
Wine Folly's Notes: n/a (doesn't have one specifically for rose)
My Personal Review: Visually, it is a very very faint salmon color, and not as appealing as a true white/red wine, but it wasn't unpleasant by any means. The smell was milder than the previous Cabernet Sauvignon that I tried, and it had immediate strawberry and floral notes that I picked up on in my initial sniff after swirling it around in my glass. I also did taste the sourness of the strawberries, although very dilute. I didn’t taste any of the fruity notes, but that was also an issue I had with the last wine I tried, so I think that will simply come with practice.
If this was my only wine option in the future, I would drink it, but it is definitely lower down the list than I would like to rank it. I didn't try pairing this with any foods.
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