what roses are you drinking?
I don't think a rose is just a summer wine...but I do tend to crave them when the temperatures start to rise. Recommendations?
perk
May 19, 2008 03:09PM
I don't think a rose is just a summer wine...but I do tend to crave them when the temperatures start to rise. Recommendations?
perk
May 19, 2008 03:09PM
Just picked up a case of 2007 Archery Summit Pinot Noir Rose', beautiful pink color, not huge nose but smells of peach and fruit. First tast is tart, not sweet and nice crisp fruity flavors. Nice for summer or any warm day, white wine drinkers love it. I went through a case of 2006 at Oregon Duck tailgaters last year, folks really liked it.
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Kosta Browne
Fiddlehead Pink Fiddle
Bandol Tempier Rose
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I'm on the Kosta Browne mailing list and I love their wines but IMHO, the rose is one of the worst wines I have ever tasted
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Why don't you like the rose? I'm just curious because a few others have said good things about it on the boards, and I am looking into buying some. Thanks!
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Well, I had the 2007 Kosta Rose... I thought it was really good. Love the screw top. :-) I went out and bought 2 more bottles after I had the first.
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IMHO it is way too "hot" for a rose. A rose that exceeds 14% alc is pretty tough to take. I'd rather drink French
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Absolutely agree--I rarely drink CA or Aussie wines because of the high alcohol content. A couple years ago I tried the Think Pink Syrah rosé from CA and it had a nice taste and color but was way too alcoholic.
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we had a kb rose over the weekend. it was fine.
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the 07 KB Rosé I had was undrinkable. The 06 was just fine.
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then something was wrong with the bottle or i'm afraid for your storage. the 07 definately wasn't as good as the 06, but it's far from undrinkable.
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I've not bought any so far this year, but love to drink it during the summer. Last year I drank quite a bit of Muga, which is well priced. I'll post back when I start buying some again.
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Turkey Flat $17. Delicious juice.
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2nd that - easily my favourite Aussie Rose, and possibly my favourite non-Euro Rose.
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half way through a case of Cune and will be looking for some Ch Petite and Grande Cassagne. have a couple of Dehlinger pinot roses left as well.
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Angoves Nine Vines ! Love it. $12
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I agree...I had this recently and LOVED it!!
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The Angove's Nine Vines Viognier is a favorite of mine but I haven't seen the Rosé. Where did you get it? Anywhere in SoCal?
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I found it in my Super Target here in Texas. $11.99
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I really enjoy the Crios Rose de Malbec -- really lovely, fruity, and smooth -- and a beautiful deep rose in color.
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I second the Crios. It was a "random" buy and I ended up loving it. I also liked Sinsky as well. If you haven't tried Oriel's rose - Femme Fatale - you should. Also very good. Can get it on their website.
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i'm with you on crios; having a glass as i write. it's a good everyday summer rose and there's another malbec rose by vida organica (available at whole foods) that's pretty decent for its $7.99 price tag.
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I like Peggy Fleming's Fleming-Jenkins Victories Syrah Rose. Yum!
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Thanks everyone!
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Super-duper cheap and really tasty: Vega Sindoa.
A bit more body, a bit more class,a few more dollars: 1+1=3
Both of those are Spanish.
More expensive: Domaine Tempier from the Bandol. Still THE benchmark still rose.
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Hendry from Napa Valley. Great! $14
Renwood $12
Eye of the Toad... Get remember price
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I'm a big fan of all things Hendry. Their rose's actually a refreshing zin, but the zin really comes through. One of the first roses I tried and enjoyed.
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Marques de Caceras Rosado
Domaine d'Aqueria Tavel
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Drinking plenty right now...
Bruno Clair Marsannay Rose
Alois Lageder Lagrein Rose
Robert Sinskey Vin Gris Pinot Noir Rose
Ameztoi "Rubentis" Getariako Txakolina
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gosh, have not had the Bruno Clair for a while but really enjoyed it in the past
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SO good... it's tougher to find than it used to be (around these parts, anyway) but one of my absolute faves.
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Chateau de Passavant Anjou '06 Rose of Cab and Cab Franc (Loire) - very dry and wonderful with lots of foods including grilled salmon and even pork ribs. Organic fruit.
Have also enjoyed Anglim '06 Rose of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre + a little Viognier. (San Luis Obispo, CA)
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since I'm in SLO this weekend, maybe I'll get a chance to try it!
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>> I don't think a rose is just a summer wine...
I agree with you - I've been drinking rosé all winter. My favorite winter pink wine has been Brumont Rosé vin de pays de Gascogne (France) - fruity yet dry, and gutsy enough for roast turkey, garlic chicken, and Puerto Rican black beans and fried plantains.
Minnesota has been chilly all spring, so I haven't started buying rosés for warm weather. I've got a few Loire and Austrian rosés to drink, like Alois Ladeger's rosé and a Zweigelt rosé. But they're languishing in the cellar because I rarely cook the delicate dishes that I think they might need.
For summer, I'm looking for a gutsy, crisp, full-bodied Spanish rosé. Last summer, I latched on to Sanzo rosé, which was lovely. I'm hoping that this year's version is as good. In any case, I need to start auditioning my summer's candidates for pink drinking!
Bring on the garlic,
Anne
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Just popped back in to say that with dinner tonight (strawberry-kumquat-pistachio salad) I had a Robert Sinskey Vin Gris of Pinot Noir 2007. Oh, lovely! Delicate yet firm, with a raspberry/ginger/rose petal nose and a tart, light, herby taste. I would say it tastes like strawberries, but when paired with an actual strawberry, it doesn't quite taste the same. But it's a very berry-like wine.
The 2007 is a darker pink than the 2006 (which was almost clear), but is still a very light-colored wine. I bought it on sale for $20 in Minnesota, which puts in it the league of the most expensive roses available here. Worth the price. (I'm going back tomorrow for more.)
Anne
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Haven't had the '07, but will look for it this week. Sounds lovely...I liked the '06.
Thanks.
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Year-round drinking, all time favorite rosé: Lopez de Heredia Tondonia Rosado, current release is 1997. But this is really a subcategory of rosé, that is, completely unique and unlike any other wine, let alone other rosés. Not for everyone, but if you like it, you tend to become obsessed with it. $24
As for more conventional rosés, my winners this season:
07 Domaine Gasnier Chinon--pale salmon, apples and pears on the nose, dry tart strawberry up front with a long green apple finish. $15
07 Jean-Maurice Raffault Chinon--wonderfully dry, crisp and lemony, hint of green pepper bitterness in the finish $15
06 Pavlou-Kagas Xinomavro "Kappa P35" Amyndeon, Macedonia--Extremely flavor-packed! Starts with gren olive aroma, bright sweet cherry but spicy, tart and dry, orange peel, hint of Campari in the finish. $18
07 Las Rocas de San Alejandro Catalunya Grenache rosado--amazing hot pink color, strawberry scent and nice interplay of grapefruity bitterness. $11
07 Chateau de Pibarnon Bandol--great hint of funkiness, crisp, dry, spicy berries. If you must have provençal rosé. Great, but not really worth $30 to me.
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I'd like to kiss you for the Brumont/plantain match!
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It would be a very garlicy kiss! (Which is why a French rosé works so well...)
Thanks,
Anne
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"Year-round drinking, all time favorite rosé: Lopez de Heredia Tondonia Rosado, current release is 1997. But this is really a subcategory of rosé, that is, completely unique and unlike any other wine, let alone other rosés. Not for everyone, but if you like it, you tend to become obsessed with it. $24"
kenito, consider me one of the obsessed! astor has this in the $22 range, that's what i call expensive for rose, but i keep going back to it.
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yes me too, it was just on sale this week at Astor! They ran out at PJ, that's the place to buy it by the case. They might have more in now, they had it at the Spanish wine and food event last night. We also got to try some 85, 81, and 73 gran reservas from that amazing winery!
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awesome. my buddy was pouring last night at pj's and reported back that he had a great time tasting thru 60-ish wines. my ankles were still recovering from the central park marathon the night before or i would have went too. we must run in the same circles?
how much is the heredia going for at pj's?
tia
:-)
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Tondonia rosado is $22 at PJ (no discounts). It was an awesome event, don't miss it next year! Got to try several 98-100 point wines, pretty much the only way I will ever have that opportunity (Contador, Vega Sicilia Unico, Pingus...). More importantly, you get to find out which $20-$40 wines you can buy now and drink in 15 years (and they'll be worth 10 times as much then!). Oh, and all the jamón ibérico you can eat...
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I'm from Walla Walla and so most of what is available in this small little town is either local or from washington state. Choices are pretty limited but the Bergevin Lane Rose is super delicious.
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terra sparkling malbec. $9.99 at astor(for any locals) and FULL of blueberry, blackberry & red currant.
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Wouldn't think a sparkling malbec would be a rosé. I'm interested,in the idea of sparkling reds, which seem to be getting popular, mostly in Australia. Looks like Terra is form Virginia, though. It sounds a bit heavy from the flavor components you mention. Is it?
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no heavier than a rose made from syrah. try it. the price is right.
last night we had a 2007 Hendry Ranch Rosé at a local byob thai restaurant. i believe it's a cab sauv/primitivo blend and at $14.99, worthy of checking out.
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I don't want to appear picky (and I do note that I was incorrect in Terra Sparkling Malbec seems to be from Viniterra in Argentina) but I like to know the specifics when I lookfor wine. This wine does not appear to be a rose but a red malbec done in a sparkling method. Is it so light in color that you considered it a rose?
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midlife, you are correct. somehow i equate(d) sparkling malbec with rose. d'oh, but you should try it anyways!
anyways, last night we tried a 2007 Wölffer Rosé(local new york - long island) that was basically useless. thin water with a small hint of grapefruit. blech!
on deck for this evening is a Jacob's Creek Sparkling Rosé(yes, ROSE!!!).lol
cheers!
:-)
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Last night, Soter Pinot Noir Rosé Oregon 2007, with a simply broiled turkey breast filet, couscous / harvest gain mix and steamed fiddlehead greens. A crisp and fruity, dry and somewhat fuller bodied wine. It is actually a blend with some Pinot Gris and Chardonnay according to the winery's website, although this is not stated on the label, so I assume it must be at least 75% PN. Retails for $16.99 locally in SOCAL. This was my first experience with this wine and I enjoyed it.This could become one of my new favorite domestic rosés.
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Local- Santa Ynez Valley- Rideau Rose of Syrah. De-lic-ious!!! Nutty, like a handful of roasted walnuts with a punch of love.....smooth and superb with watermelon and feta/blue cheese dressed in balsamic reduction.
Welcome Summer!
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I have friends in Santa Ynez and visit a lot. We used to go to Rideau often....but haven't tried their wines in years. But I'll give this one a try.
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I agree with the recommendation of Susana Balbo Crios Rose. It has lots of flavor. Very, very good. Also, Cantalupo Il Mimo is an outstanding Italian Rose. I also found an Italian Rose named Bastianich. I think it is from Lidia's vineyards but I'm not sure. Generally, we've had good better luck with some Spanish and Italian Roses, as compared to French or American. We prefer a fuller flavor and some of these latter wines seem to be too dry almost. And, we also drink Rose in the winter. With light chicken or some spicy food its a great comparing, regardless of the weather.
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Just ordered 6 bottles of Pali's new rose....we'll see how it is once it's delivered. It's pinot noir based with a hint of Chardonnay. Ordered 6 bottles. -mJ
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2007 Espelt Corali Rose $11.98 at the wine library. i've had two already and they are worth the purchase.
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Just had an '07 Hitching Post Pinot Noir Rose with dinner. Very nice and crisp....
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lately:
Kalmuck Pink Zweigelt (Austria)
Feiler-Artinger Blaufrankisch Rosé (Austria)
Coteaux du Languedoc Prieuré Saint Hippolyte Rosé (France)
La Ghersa "Piage" Barbera Rosé (Italy)
note: K&L is having a domestic & imported rosé tasting at all three of their CA locations on Saturday June 28th...
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As of late my Roses of choice are:
07 Domaine L'Hortus
07 Chateau du Puligny-Montrachet Bourgogne
07 Domaine Sorin
07 Bastide Blanche Bandol
07 Chateau Canourge
07 Sylvain Bailly Sancerre
I confess, I love the French Roses!
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>>>07 Chateau du Puligny-Montrachet Bourgogne<<<
I agree, Love this wine.
Also into Sancerre Rose from Neveu and, of course, Billecart-Rose Champagne.
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