Popped and poured. Official start of the 2012 rose season. Deep pink hue, likely from the inclusion of a significant amount of Petit Verdot. Extremely dry wine, didn't pair as well with the Thai food as I had hoped but a wonderful sipper on a warm summer evening. Nose of watermelon, spice (couldn't quite put my nose on which ones) and a touch of cigar box. Minerals on the palate. Balanced acidity which kept if fresh without being too sharp. Crisp finish. Would purchase again.
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Friends and I tasted this at the winery on 4/14/12. It had a strong, fragrant bouquet of watermelon, orange peel, spice, and mineral aromas. The palate was complex, crisp and dry with flavors that followed the nose…great minerality. 90+
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7/31/2021 - Gary Likes this wine: 90 Points
Remarkably alive and well
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8/4/2012 - garambler wrote: 90 Points
This was a very nice rose. My notes were consistent with those on 4/14/12… watermelon, orange, mineral and spice.
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5/26/2012 - MagnumGourmet Likes this wine:
Popped and poured. Official start of the 2012 rose season. Deep pink hue, likely from the inclusion of a significant amount of Petit Verdot. Extremely dry wine, didn't pair as well with the Thai food as I had hoped but a wonderful sipper on a warm summer evening. Nose of watermelon, spice (couldn't quite put my nose on which ones) and a touch of cigar box. Minerals on the palate. Balanced acidity which kept if fresh without being too sharp. Crisp finish. Would purchase again.
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4/14/2012 - garambler wrote: 91 Points
Friends and I tasted this at the winery on 4/14/12. It had a strong, fragrant bouquet of watermelon, orange peel, spice, and mineral aromas. The palate was complex, crisp and dry with flavors that followed the nose…great minerality. 90+
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