by Ray Johnson | Apr 29, 2009 | California, Grenache, Paso Robles, Rosé, Temecula
South Coast, California, Grenache, Rose 2007 In the nose there is candy, flowers and the smell something citrus. The mouth is plump and amplified by a about 1% RS. This took the sweepstake award for pink wine at the Chronicle Wine Competition in January. Nice wine....
by Ray Johnson | Apr 29, 2009 | California, Carignane, Mendocino County, Rosé
Carol Shelton, Mendocino County, Rendezvous Rose 2007 This wine is redolent of strawberries – just bountiful! In the mouth this rose is truly dry yet with plenty of fruit it comes across as quite concentrated. I bought a 6 pack of this a few months ago and I...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 21, 2008 | California, Pinot Noir, Rosé, Sonoma County
Toad Hollow, Sonoma County, Eye of the Toad, Pinot Noir, Dry Rose 2007 Fresh, aromatic and fruity in the nose; plush and very fruity in the mouth. V&B in Sonoma 11.5% $7.99 at Bottle Barn Toad Hollow Cellars
by Ray Johnson | Nov 19, 2008 | Coteaux du Languedoc, France, Languedoc, Rosé
Mas Jullien, Coteaux du Languedoc, Rose 2007 The nose is clean and full of red fruits with brambles as well. In the mouth the red fruit shines and there is structure, reminding us that this was produced from black grapes, showing a light grip of tannin – good...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 14, 2008 | Burgundy, France, Marsannay, Pinot Noir, Rosé
Domaine Bart, Marsannay, Rose 2007 The nose combines strawberries and minerality. The red fruits carry through in the mouth with a creamy texture and acidity for freshness. This is a nice example of the appellation and a fair price as rose wines keep going up in price...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 12, 2008 | Bandol, France, Provence, Rosé
Domaine Tempier, Bandol, Rose 2007 The nose is clean and full of candied fruit, like those watermelon candies you might have eaten when you were little. The feel in the mouth is thick and low acid, a rich and slightly warm style of rose. The wine is about half...
