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Rose's on the Deck: A Summer Party
Matt and Brenda's, Minneapolis, MN
Tasted June 25, 2022 by rocknroller with 215 views
Introduction
In what we can only hope becomes a annual tradition, Matt & Brenda hosted a summer rose themed party. We had a group around 20 gathered with an embarrassment of rose riches that nicely represented a variety of styles and regions. Everyone provided some delightful summer fare for snacking along with our wines. Thanks to Matt & Brenda for hosting and putting up with us all, not to mention the many bonus bottles around the fire pit. The evening seemed to slip by so quickly; that is always a good sign. All wine notes are brief and from memory.
Flight 1 (19 notes)
Rosé - Sparkling
N.V. Vilmart & Cie Champagne Premier Cru Cuvée Rubis
92 points
Starting off the rose event with a bang. Always a favorite, this has lovely red berry fruits, just the right dosage, finessed and classy.
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Rosé - Sparkling
N.V. H Blin & Co Champagne Rosé de Saignée Extra Brut
90 points
Deep cherry red color. This is a bolder, bigger styled Champagne, sappy cherry fruit, chalk, somewhat clunky, and a little bitter on the back end. Needs some food for sure.
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Rosé
2018 Johan Vineyards Pinot Noir Rosé
89 points
Medium pink color. Red cherry and citrus, a little bolder but still nuanced. Very solid.
Rosé
2020 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Rosé de Pinot Noir
88 points
Deep cherry red color. Not really what I would expect from PYCM, and I have to say I find the high scores somewhat exuberant and rather amusing. Totally fruit driven and forward, sappy cherry and not a lot else to say. Tasty, but very straightforward; this could easily have been from California.
Rosé
2020 Nervi-Conterno Il Rosato
91 points
Pale pink color. This got my attention tonight; nervy and steely, excellent mineral definition, nuanced red berry fruits and stone fruit. Elegant. Loved it and would have gone back for more. 90+ to 91pts.
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Rosé
2019 Bodegas Los Bermejos Listan Negro Rosado
88 points
Medium pink color. Lots of citrus, cherry, minerally, dry extract and tannins. Works better with food.
Rosé
2019 Domaine du Bagnol Cassis Rosé
92 points
Pale pink color. This was wonderful, classic and expressive of Provence rose. Glorious sea breezes, floral, wispy red berries and sleek stony minerality. Delicate and fresh, summer in a glass. All aboard. 91+ to 92pts.
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Rosé
2020 G.D. Vajra Rosabella
90 points
Light pink color. Very good, mineral driven, Tart cherry, dry, tannins notable.
Rosé
2020 Clos Cibonne Tibouren Côtes de Provence Cuvée Tradition Rosé Cru Classé
92 points
This is another one that is tough to put down,; classy, minerally, ocean, spices, citrus and watermelon, spices, wow, this is singing. 91+ to 92pts.
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Rosé
2017 Château Simone Palette Rosé
88 points
Deep coral orange color. This was fairly similar to a bottle from a year ago. Big in style, bold red fruits, firm, and dense, citrus and pomegranate, lacks much in the way of nuance. Coming after a string of very elegant wines this was a stark contrast.
Rosé
2014 Chateau Musar Rosé
90 points
Always intriguing, complex, contemplative, certainly different from the majority of roses. Needs air and time in glass, needs food to bring it out more, lacquer, nail polish, citrus, rhubarb, blood orange, full bodied rose with firmish tannins.
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Rosé
2020 Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé
92 points
Definitely getting into it's groove now. Great nose; peach, so bright, floral, lively and lifted. Delicious, but going to get better.
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Rosé
2018 Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé
93 points
Light salmon color. This was awesome again. Just a notch more evolved than the '20. Very bright and fresh, pretty peach and berry notes, ocean breezes, delicate minerality, long and expressive.92+ to 93pts.
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Rosé - Sparkling
N.V. Billecart-Salmon Champagne Brut Rosé
93 points
Light salmon color. This was really singing. Dang it has been too long since opening one of these. Finesse and grace, yeast, floral, tart berries, chalk, brioche, lacy and sea shells. Classy.
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Rosé
2021 Robert Sinskey Vineyards Vin Gris of Pinot Noir
89 points
Good, ripe strawberry, deep color, has some structure.
Red
2010 Cayuse God Only Knows
94 points
Oh heck yeah. A bonus red at the end of the night thanks to Matt and Brenda. Stunning aromatics, fleshy, sappy raspberry, bacon fat, funk and damp earth, poised and very long. This is a captivating wine. 93+ to 94pts.
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Red
2012 Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast
91 points
A bonus red at the end of the night thanks to Matt and Brenda. Maybe it was the rose talking, but I found this a bit better than 2 years ago and more interesting. Delivers so much for the price point.
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Red
2008 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape
92 points
Another bonus red at the end of the night thanks to Matt and Brenda. Really even handed and showing beautifully, classic and understated style of CdP that I love. 92+ to 93pts.
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Rosé - Sparkling
N.V. Marc Hébrart Champagne Premier Cru Brut Rosé
91 points
A final bonus bottle at the end of the night thanks to Matt and Brenda. And now we circle back to where it all started tonight. One of the best values and most consistent rose Champagnes out there.
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