I rated this 89 points last summer so I think it has lost some freshness in the intervening year. I believe this was my last bottle of the 2014 vintage and I have some 2015 to open soon. Labeled as 13% alcohol by volume. It was pale apricot or salmon in color with clarity and transparency. The nose confers not-quite-ripe peach along with citrus notes. In the mouth, it is tingly and acidic with pomegranate and citrus leanings.
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Light pink in color, with sharp raspberry and hints of herbs. Crisp, light and gulpable. Not a lot of nuance or length, but I would drink gallons of this in hot weather. Well done and good QPR.
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My favorite rose' this summer. Opens with fruit--delicate red berries and citrus--and finishes with an acidic kick. This paired okay with shrimp scampi but might be better suited to boiled or baked or grilled shrimp with a splash of lemon juice.
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A whole lot of wine here, vibrant, bold, zingy, and mineral driven. Great as a summer sipper and it shows best with a range of foods. Delicious! 89-90.
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Light copper color with strawberry nose. Dry and tart with a little rs to soften the acid a bit, some light flinty mineral. Strawberry, melon and a little rhubarb and lemon in the mix. A lovely refreshing summer wine.
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 textured, and not as lean as Provençal rosés. I do appreciate the touch of chalk and wet stone on the finish. Serve with tuna steaks or with grilled cantaloupe skewers wrapped in prosciutto.
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This is the "Swiss Army Rosé"--has 1001 uses. More fruit and zingy acidity than Provence, easier to find than Sables de Camargue, on par with the better Willamette labels, not bubble gummy like so many California labels. Lots of strawberry and white stone fruit nuances. I'll take mine on the back porch with jamon Serrano, manchego, and roasted nuts please.
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Labeled 13% abv. I have liked other vintages of this with the exception of the 2013--later read that 2013 was a rainy season in Spain and the wines suffered for it. 2014 vintage is back to form, thankfully. I had planned to have this with a baked chicken dish but opened it Friday after a busy day and went for a quicker meal of fish. I did try it with smoked Gouda cheese and bread with Tzatziki sauce as appetizers. A pale blush color, the wine suggests strawberries and lemon. Medium-length finish and balanced in regard to acidity and fruit. This was quite nice with the smoked Gouda cheese and not bad with the fish. I did enjoy it with the baked chicken the second evening. Refreshing and delicious, this was a perfect wine for many light summer meals or sipping on the patio or poolside. Well made. I have two more bottles for a late August wine tasting but may go back for additional bottles. Definitely better than the 2013 vintage.
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great value! a balanced rose with fruit, body, and a decent length, clean finish. too many rosés at this price have a hollow mid-palate, short and metallic finish. not this one and yet it avoids sweetness all while offering up strawberries.
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El color es ligeramente rosado. El olor es ligero y agradablemente seco. El sabor no es fuerte, sino fresco, sutil, y medianamente agradable. Debí de haber probado este vino seco antes de algunos dos vinos medio dulces. 13%. $14.
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This is an awesome, perfect for my palate Rose for summer. The other notes are in line with my, but really not sure how this can get better...low'ish price, fresh off vines (will last for a couple of years easy), and has perfect balance of acid/freshness/somewhat complex fruit, and comes out at the end as very tasty, nice dry rose. Drinks great on its own or mix with any type of food...from popcorn and movie to BBQ i would suggest!
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A much better Rose than the word on the street indicates. Simple with great freshness and a dry strawberry attack. I would have this all summer long at this price point.
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11/30/2016 - Jvanwinkle Likes this wine: 88 Points
Lovely rose from a high quality Rioja producer. Would buy again.
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8/6/2016 - wondersofwine Likes this wine: 87 Points
I rated this 89 points last summer so I think it has lost some freshness in the intervening year. I believe this was my last bottle of the 2014 vintage and I have some 2015 to open soon. Labeled as 13% alcohol by volume. It was pale apricot or salmon in color with clarity and transparency. The nose confers not-quite-ripe peach along with citrus notes. In the mouth, it is tingly and acidic with pomegranate and citrus leanings.
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10/15/2015 - mdefreitas wrote: 88 Points
Light pink in color, with sharp raspberry and hints of herbs. Crisp, light and gulpable. Not a lot of nuance or length, but I would drink gallons of this in hot weather. Well done and good QPR.
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9/15/2015 - wondersofwine Likes this wine: 89 Points
My favorite rose' this summer. Opens with fruit--delicate red berries and citrus--and finishes with an acidic kick. This paired okay with shrimp scampi but might be better suited to boiled or baked or grilled shrimp with a splash of lemon juice.
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9/6/2015 - Alpton Likes this wine: 88 Points
Red cherry, raspberry, lemon thyme and minerals on the nose. Light, fresh and armonious.
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8/30/2015 - jfarley3 Likes this wine: 87 Points
Crisp and refreshing as a rosado should be. Lacks character and nuance of a great rosado, but still fresh with red berries and a hint of watermelon.
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8/24/2015 - hitechnomad Likes this wine: 88 Points
very consistent quality. excellent value in a rosé
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8/9/2015 - hitechnomad Likes this wine: 88 Points
again excellent value in a rosé. delicate with a good dose of crispness and acidity.
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8/8/2015 - Motz wrote: 90 Points
A whole lot of wine here, vibrant, bold, zingy, and mineral driven. Great as a summer sipper and it shows best with a range of foods. Delicious! 89-90.
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8/2/2015 - chablis28 wrote: 90 Points
Simply delicious and pretty but how could it be otherwise on beautiful evening on lake Minnetonka! A total bargain too at only $12.50 too.
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8/1/2015 - pamitos wrote: 86 Points
This is a nice rose, easy to drink but not bland
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7/25/2015 - khmark7 wrote: 90 Points
What dsgris said. Great stuff.
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7/19/2015 - dsgris Likes this wine: 91 Points
Light copper color with strawberry nose. Dry and tart with a little rs to soften the acid a bit, some light flinty mineral. Strawberry, melon and a little rhubarb and lemon in the mix. A lovely refreshing summer wine.
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7/14/2015 - Christine Havens Likes this wine: 88 Points
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 textured, and not as lean as Provençal rosés. I do appreciate the touch of chalk and wet stone on the finish. Serve with tuna steaks or with grilled cantaloupe skewers wrapped in prosciutto.
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7/13/2015 - Tmsteele Likes this wine: 90 Points
This is the "Swiss Army Rosé"--has 1001 uses. More fruit and zingy acidity than Provence, easier to find than Sables de Camargue, on par with the better Willamette labels, not bubble gummy like so many California labels. Lots of strawberry and white stone fruit nuances. I'll take mine on the back porch with jamon Serrano, manchego, and roasted nuts please.
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7/11/2015 - wondersofwine Likes this wine: 89 Points
Labeled 13% abv. I have liked other vintages of this with the exception of the 2013--later read that 2013 was a rainy season in Spain and the wines suffered for it. 2014 vintage is back to form, thankfully. I had planned to have this with a baked chicken dish but opened it Friday after a busy day and went for a quicker meal of fish. I did try it with smoked Gouda cheese and bread with Tzatziki sauce as appetizers. A pale blush color, the wine suggests strawberries and lemon. Medium-length finish and balanced in regard to acidity and fruit. This was quite nice with the smoked Gouda cheese and not bad with the fish. I did enjoy it with the baked chicken the second evening. Refreshing and delicious, this was a perfect wine for many light summer meals or sipping on the patio or poolside. Well made. I have two more bottles for a late August wine tasting but may go back for additional bottles. Definitely better than the 2013 vintage.
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7/4/2015 - epiphany Likes this wine: 88 Points
Mouthwatering acidity. Overall a nice drink. Went quite well with BBQ ribs.
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7/3/2015 - Mad Dog Mikey wrote:
Rosé. Not much more to say..
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6/26/2015 - hitechnomad Likes this wine: 88 Points
great value! a balanced rose with fruit, body, and a decent length, clean finish. too many rosés at this price have a hollow mid-palate, short and metallic finish. not this one and yet it avoids sweetness all while offering up strawberries.
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6/8/2015 - Amjn Likes this wine: 88 Points
Beautiful colour here. The 30% Macabeo (Viura) is a nice touch adding a extra breath of freshness to an awesome Mediterranean styled rose.
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5/25/2015 - Ombibulous Likes this wine: 86 Points
El color es ligeramente rosado. El olor es ligero y agradablemente seco. El sabor no es fuerte, sino fresco, sutil, y medianamente agradable. Debí de haber probado este vino seco antes de algunos dos vinos medio dulces. 13%. $14.
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5/23/2015 - YWG Wine Guy Likes this wine: 91 Points
This is an awesome, perfect for my palate Rose for summer. The other notes are in line with my, but really not sure how this can get better...low'ish price, fresh off vines (will last for a couple of years easy), and has perfect balance of acid/freshness/somewhat complex fruit, and comes out at the end as very tasty, nice dry rose. Drinks great on its own or mix with any type of food...from popcorn and movie to BBQ i would suggest!
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5/21/2015 - OscarWineVino Likes this wine: 87 Points
Refreshing, acid, strawberry notes. Good value for money.
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5/10/2015 - Conde Likes this wine: 87 Points
I agree with RJTCELLARS; a good, fresh rosé!
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5/10/2015 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote: 89 Points
A much better Rose than the word on the street indicates. Simple with great freshness and a dry strawberry attack. I would have this all summer long at this price point.
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