Nerdy California Wines (Domaine - Washington, DC): One of the best roses I've tasted in a long time. Copper-rose petal color. On the nose, I get a lot of cracked pepper, watermelon rind, wild strawberry and jalapeno. On the palate, the grapefruit and blood orange fruit tastes zippy and crisp, with notes of white pepper and sea salt. So fresh and focused, with a long finish.
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Rose Fest (Phil's Apartment - Chicago, IL): A really nice surprise. More exotic and layered than I was expecting. More cranberry and floral notes than sweet cherries. Liked its more sleek approach.
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Stunning syrah Rosé. No details on vinification or vineyard site, but was picked early just for rose', the low alcohol (12%) and light color aptly demonstrate.
The color is a very pale pink, skin contact must have been very minimal.
The nose is a fragrant tangerine, grapefruit, blood orange, with hints of spice and (2nd day) confectionary powder.
On the palate, its bright and refreshing. Its not released too early, but I do find I enjoyed it more second day. For a rose' this bright, it also has very good texture, with nice saline and mineral notes. More citrus than red fruit, with a clean, lingering, mouth watering finish, that isn't overly astringent.
This is one of those rose' that is awesome now, and will be even more stunning by Thanksgiving. Hide some until then, it will only get better, but it won't be for sale!
K&L has some, amongst others.
enjoy, and go Rhone!
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11/9/2013 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 91 Points
Nerdy California Wines (Domaine - Washington, DC): One of the best roses I've tasted in a long time. Copper-rose petal color. On the nose, I get a lot of cracked pepper, watermelon rind, wild strawberry and jalapeno. On the palate, the grapefruit and blood orange fruit tastes zippy and crisp, with notes of white pepper and sea salt. So fresh and focused, with a long finish.
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6/24/2013 - bg2167 wrote: 91 Points
Me like a lot.
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6/9/2013 - tooch wrote: 91 Points
Rose Fest (Phil's Apartment - Chicago, IL): A really nice surprise. More exotic and layered than I was expecting. More cranberry and floral notes than sweet cherries. Liked its more sleek approach.
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4/29/2013 - SonomaWilliam wrote: 92 Points
Stunning syrah Rosé. No details on vinification or vineyard site, but was picked early just for rose', the low alcohol (12%) and light color aptly demonstrate.
The color is a very pale pink, skin contact must have been very minimal.
The nose is a fragrant tangerine, grapefruit, blood orange, with hints of spice and (2nd day) confectionary powder.
On the palate, its bright and refreshing. Its not released too early, but I do find I enjoyed it more second day.
For a rose' this bright, it also has very good texture, with nice saline and mineral notes. More citrus than red fruit,
with a clean, lingering, mouth watering finish, that isn't overly astringent.
This is one of those rose' that is awesome now, and will be even more stunning by Thanksgiving. Hide some until then, it will only get better, but it won't be for sale!
K&L has some, amongst others.
enjoy, and go Rhone!
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