Strawberry rose water - but other than meeting insationable consumer demand for "anything pink" and "Pinot something" what's the point? Not particularly complex. Not particularly cheap. Still, this strawberry tinged wine has held up and that's a good thing.
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I drank a few of these on release, and enjoyed... but forgot about this one in my cellar, and I must say that it aged beautifully. Lots of grapefruit and tarragon over a lovely plush texture.
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Still hanging on nicely. More orange than pink. This has a nice light strawberry nose and light strawberry and cherry fruit. Nothing too complex, but enough acidity to keep it refreshing. Pretty light, but enough body to go with food.
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Paired this with some Salmon. Colors almost matched as this was quite orangish. Cherry, Strawberry and some peach. Still nicely balanced, not in a hurry to drink last one, still has room to grow.
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Still VERY drinkable with lots of acidity, orange pith zesty note, and lots of body to pair with a nice hearty cheese (we chose gruyere). Looking forward to drinking these this winter!
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deeply colored rose with salmon hue. aromatically a bit muted with simple cherry fruits. on the palate dry, moderate acidity, quite a bit of flesh in the midpalate, moderate alcohol, firmish finish. balanced wine with short length, low intensity and complexity. not seeing what the higher scores are showing... this lacks pop and freshness without giving you a lot of vinous depth in return. drink now. just an ok new world rose for me.
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With pork congee. Salmon/orange color, clear. Jane gets peach on opening. Good flavor (strawberry/cherry), nice acid. Stood up well to the spice from the Congee. A good late spring/summer/early fall drinking wine, bright and brisk.
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Surprisingly wonderful rose from 2017. Fruit is clean, not over the top, suffused with dried flowers, seaspray minerals, and in perfect balance with the acid. Definitely more depth than many of the insipid pinot roses out there. Perhaps the most sediment (tartrate crystals) I've ever come across in a rose - so watch out when pouring. The extra age has given it texture and layering without sacrificing cut - why don't we short term age (good) roses more often?
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Garagiste was clearing some of these out, and I am very glad I grabbed some. I am not generally a huge fan of New World Rosé, but this was lovely. All of the obligatory strawberry and cherry notes, this is wonderfully mineral and dry with sufficient acidity. Soft, supple and lively, this was perfect with a summer meal: sous vide golden beets and burrata, heirloom tomato and browned halloumi, simply seared trout with sauteed corn. The rosé accompanied the sweet and savory very well, and it had enough weight and fullness to stand up to some of the assertive flavors. Really lovely.
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Clean, wispy notes of raspberries, Cuties, peaches, and the slightest whiff of steely minerality. So beautiful tonight, this was shapely and expressive, with tremendous flavor and textural complexity. Seamless from enticing start to sapid finish.
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Orange/copper in color and clear in the glass; Aromas of strawberries and grapefruit on the nose; tastes of grapefruit, citrus pith, and white flowers on the palate; medium body, medium(+) acidity, medium tannins; long floral finish with hints of minerality. Very nice Rose
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Agree with a previous taster. Expected a lot more from Flowers, as their style is usually not overblown from my experience. This is just a bit flabby and brash … not what I (and definitely not what my wife) was looking for in a rosé. Even at the deep discount of $16, it's not great.
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So I bought some of this because of an aggressive sale price and while I would never argue that it is not a well made wine...it is definitely not what I am looking for stylistically. Especially in rose'. This is a richer, more extracted style. I look for freshness, strawberry, watermelon, grapefruit and a little bit of herbaceous element(s) in rose'. This is heavier-handed, with too much alcohol (bottle's label states 13% abv...tastes much hotter, especially on the finish) and oak for my taste. There are a lot of Old World options at better price points imho.
Much more austere and dry in profile than I expected. Tends toward the citrus/mineral flavors. Will have to try the next bottle with some food, preferably charcuterie.
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10/1/2023 - klezman wrote:
Delicious!
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9/14/2023 - UpfromtheCellar wrote: 87 Points
Strawberry rose water - but other than meeting insationable consumer demand for "anything pink" and "Pinot something" what's the point? Not particularly complex. Not particularly cheap. Still, this strawberry tinged wine has held up and that's a good thing.
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2/20/2023 - Njmarkley wrote:
No
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9/19/2022 - klezman wrote:
Delicious and in a great sport with watermelon, strawberry, nice texture, and balanced acidity.
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9/29/2021 - antmendo wrote: 90 Points
Java’s fave rose
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5/31/2021 - guchl Likes this wine: 92 Points
I drank a few of these on release, and enjoyed... but forgot about this one in my cellar, and I must say that it aged beautifully. Lots of grapefruit and tarragon over a lovely plush texture.
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5/24/2021 - Njmarkley Likes this wine: 90 Points
Super light. Enjoyed this wine if youre into a blend style taste- needless to say the bottle did not last long. $78 restaurant priced.
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4/9/2021 - klezman wrote:
Tasty, rich enough to be good with food or on its own.
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3/23/2021 - thebonnydooner wrote: 89 Points
Still hanging on nicely. More orange than pink. This has a nice light strawberry nose and light strawberry and cherry fruit. Nothing too complex, but enough acidity to keep it refreshing. Pretty light, but enough body to go with food.
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2/13/2021 - SGates wrote: 90 Points
Great Valentine’s Day wine. Matched perfectly with lobster and a beet salad. Nice acidity
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12/16/2020 - davidspieker wrote: 88 Points
Orange pinkish color. Cherry, peach and strawberry flavors. Nice weight but starting to fade.
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12/14/2020 - SGates Likes this wine: 87 Points
Paired this with some Salmon. Colors almost matched as this was quite orangish. Cherry, Strawberry and some peach. Still nicely balanced, not in a hurry to drink last one, still has room to grow.
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12/13/2020 - Wadez wrote:
Still VERY drinkable with lots of acidity, orange pith zesty note, and lots of body to pair with a nice hearty cheese (we chose gruyere). Looking forward to drinking these this winter!
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11/28/2020 - markjanes wrote: 77 Points
deeply colored rose with salmon hue. aromatically a bit muted with simple cherry fruits. on the palate dry, moderate acidity, quite a bit of flesh in the midpalate, moderate alcohol, firmish finish. balanced wine with short length, low intensity and complexity. not seeing what the higher scores are showing... this lacks pop and freshness without giving you a lot of vinous depth in return. drink now. just an ok new world rose for me.
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10/24/2020 - BURGHen Boy Likes this wine: 92 Points
Good depth of flavor and balance. Mineral backbone finish after upfront cherry and raspberry.
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9/26/2020 - BURGHen Boy Likes this wine: 91 Points
Deep fresh strawberry. Touch of vanilla on a long finish.
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9/26/2020 - BURGHen Boy Likes this wine: 91 Points
Fresh strawberry, touch of vanilla. Vibrant, deep long finish
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9/4/2020 - bjschmitt Likes this wine: 89 Points
With pork congee.
Salmon/orange color, clear.
Jane gets peach on opening.
Good flavor (strawberry/cherry), nice acid. Stood up well to the spice from the Congee.
A good late spring/summer/early fall drinking wine, bright and brisk.
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8/28/2020 - ohne_musik wrote: 91 Points
Surprisingly wonderful rose from 2017. Fruit is clean, not over the top, suffused with dried flowers, seaspray minerals, and in perfect balance with the acid. Definitely more depth than many of the insipid pinot roses out there. Perhaps the most sediment (tartrate crystals) I've ever come across in a rose - so watch out when pouring. The extra age has given it texture and layering without sacrificing cut - why don't we short term age (good) roses more often?
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7/28/2020 - Eric wrote: 90 Points
Garagiste was clearing some of these out, and I am very glad I grabbed some. I am not generally a huge fan of New World Rosé, but this was lovely. All of the obligatory strawberry and cherry notes, this is wonderfully mineral and dry with sufficient acidity. Soft, supple and lively, this was perfect with a summer meal: sous vide golden beets and burrata, heirloom tomato and browned halloumi, simply seared trout with sauteed corn. The rosé accompanied the sweet and savory very well, and it had enough weight and fullness to stand up to some of the assertive flavors. Really lovely.
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7/2/2020 - bjschmitt Likes this wine:
Easy drinking, enjoyable.
Don't expect more than it is.
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6/20/2020 - Baron Slick wrote: 92 Points
Clean, wispy notes of raspberries, Cuties, peaches, and the slightest whiff of steely minerality. So beautiful tonight, this was shapely and expressive, with tremendous flavor and textural complexity. Seamless from enticing start to sapid finish.
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2/19/2020 - Stephen Rash Likes this wine: 90 Points
Orange/copper in color and clear in the glass; Aromas of strawberries and grapefruit on the nose; tastes of grapefruit, citrus pith, and white flowers on the palate; medium body, medium(+) acidity, medium tannins; long floral finish with hints of minerality. Very nice Rose
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7/30/2019 - Nojomoschwa Does not like this wine: 85 Points
Agree with a previous taster. Expected a lot more from Flowers, as their style is usually not overblown from my experience. This is just a bit flabby and brash … not what I (and definitely not what my wife) was looking for in a rosé. Even at the deep discount of $16, it's not great.
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7/26/2019 - Evjoker wrote: 84 Points
Very strawberry. A little cream. Poor value.
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6/14/2019 - derek.hara@sbcglobal.net Does not like this wine: 80 Points
So I bought some of this because of an aggressive sale price and while I would never argue that it is not a well made wine...it is definitely not what I am looking for stylistically. Especially in rose'. This is a richer, more extracted style. I look for freshness, strawberry, watermelon, grapefruit and a little bit of herbaceous element(s) in rose'. This is heavier-handed, with too much alcohol (bottle's label states 13% abv...tastes much hotter, especially on the finish) and oak for my taste. There are a lot of Old World options at better price points imho.
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6/12/2019 - Melster10 wrote:
Not my usual pale dry, but a fruity flavor that I wanted to savor before swallowing.
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6/1/2019 - tomoem wrote: 90 Points
The best from tonight's vendor table. Bigger rose with evident strawberry. Medium viscosity mouth feel and a well produced style.
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5/23/2019 - jcassi01 Likes this wine: 92 Points
A Provence style with a kiss of California sun. Best Cali rose I have had, albeit the most expensive.
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5/9/2019 - Iceman611 wrote: 92 Points
Balanced and delicious. Quite high acid with some fruit to balance.
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4/18/2019 - Deux Chevaux wrote:
Bright, clean, refreshing, with a hint of earthy strawberry. (And no “plasticity.”)
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3/23/2019 - IlonaN wrote: 87 Points
Much more austere and dry in profile than I expected. Tends toward the citrus/mineral flavors. Will have to try the next bottle with some food, preferably charcuterie.
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3/5/2019 - Djwang2000 wrote: 62 Points
Touch of strawberry, petroleum, plastic nose. Tart apple finish. Reportedly neutral French oak - I sense a bit more oak than that.
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7/30/2018 - Berghaus Likes this wine:
Excellent
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