Shay A

9.3

This was one of the wines I served for my annual WWC hosting. All wines served blind.

I won't ramble on here as I've reviewed a few vintages of this wine (spoiler alert, I love it), but I'll reinforce how nice it is to drink rose that is made with intention and not afterthought.

This vintage is around 50% syrah, with the balance a split between grenache and mourvedre (the dominant grape can change across vintages). I chose this vintage as the following three reds were all different expressions of syrah, so I figured a rose of syrah would be a good lead up.

Nearing pinot color with how intense the ruby red is in the glass, big aromatics of herbs (light stem/whole cluster), cranberry, blackberry, rose water, even some dark potpurri. On the palate it is a textural experience with mid-weight but full-on flavor (spiced blackberries, peppered rhubarb, mixed berry compote). Spice and heat linger toward the finish with fresh acidity and tannin. Not a rose for the faint of heart, but a total flavor-bomb for those who love the style. — 2 days ago

JKT

8.9

At dinner night before bash with Chris Joe. Good starter. — 4 years ago

Erik Longabardi

9.5

Wanted Lino Maga but this just as good! — 5 years ago

Mico Mico

10

a mi-chemin from Vincent Gaudry
w/ Rasmos, Melliy, Ramble @JAH
From two lovely guys at the bar
🍇Sauvignon Blanc
Best sauvignon blanc ever for me.
First thought it’s Chardonnay!
Feel like it’s thicker than usual Sauvignon blanc — 5 months ago

Jenn Ingle

9.2

So drinkable, so balanced! Main notes - rose hips and sweet strawberry. Some acidity and tannins to round out the sweet fruit. Really good food wine. — 2 years ago

Dawn E.

9.3

Caramel apples! Lemon custard. Bright orchard fruit. Chalk dust. Subtle cheese rind.! Soft pineapple and guava! Perfectly balanced! No need to ramble! Big smile tonight!. 😁 — 5 years ago

S.S. Mandani

9.3

Lemon oil, martini-esque bouquet, olive trees.

Wonderfully lush. Lemon oil, white flowers, fields of daisies, orange blossom water, honeycomb. Not overly sweet, but a nice ripeness to balance the acidity from the citrus fruits.

Lovely — a year ago

Melissa

9.3

Beautiful light, yet tannic wine. Cranberry, celery, and mulberry with velvet mouthfeel. — 2 years ago

Jonathan Wall

9.2

Fun ride on one of my favorite funky uncommon grapes! Super bright fruit but with a earthy twist. — 4 years ago

Virginia Streit

9.4

Fruity and delicious. Would drink again. — 7 years ago

with Alejandro