Strawberry Angel

Sandlands

Sonoma County Trousseau 2024

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of three days. Consistent throughout though, I think I slightly preferred it after some air on Day 1. The 2024 pours a pale ruby color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with winsome notes of bruised strawberry, watermelon Bubblicious, cranberry, pink flowers, and wet cement. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. Tegan has become a master of Trousseau as this is about as good as any you will have, including the Jura. Drink now through 2034. — 8 days ago

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Domaine Tempier

Bandol Rosé Blend 2022

Ming L
9.1

Aromas of strawberry, pomelo, watermelon, rose petal, sea breeze, and hint of thyme. The palate adds additional red berries, citrus, and faint earthy notes. Medium body that is nicely textured. Fresh yet round acidity. There is off-dry sensation on the otherwise slightly savory medium finish.

Lovely but pricy rose.
— 2 months ago

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I would say in many cases, the gold standard for Provence rosés. A property my wife & I visited in 2015.
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That must be a great visit @Somm David T ! What do you think of Domaine Ott?
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Solid producer.

Dom Pérignon

Brut Rosé Champagne 2008

Gorgeous. Great fruit and minerals. Stone and a hint of dried strawberry with a floral edge. Still quite compact and intense. Decades ahead — 5 months ago

Bex Green
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Juan, Ira and 11 others liked this

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe

La Crau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2000

Strawberry, red candy, plum and eucalyptus. Feminine and polished.

Drink now.
— 9 months ago

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Château de Trinquevedel

Tavel Grenache Rosé 2020

I tend to be rather picky about rosé, but I always love those from the Tavel area. This one is consistently satisfying. Glorious salmon-pink color and fresh, juicy flavors of strawberry and watermelon. Great with our Niçoise salad! 60% Grenache, 13% Clairette, 13% Syrah, 10% Cinsault, 3% Mourvèdre, 1% Bourboulenc. 5/15/22. — 4 years ago

Marcel Lapierre

Morgon Gamay 2018

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2018 “S” pours a slightly hazy garnet/purple color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of pomegranate, cranberry, strawberry, licorice, purple flowers, green herbs and crushed rock. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, the finish is medium+. I love me some Lapierre. Drink now through 2038. — 6 days ago

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@Jay Kline Did you grow those veggies? Looking good.
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@Somm David T the tomatoes, yes. The peaches were grown by a friend. We made a burrata peach salad with the latter.
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Got my garden in late. So, waiting. But garden grown tomatoes & burrata, 👌.

Louis Jadot

Beaujolais-Villages Gamay 2024

Light color color, floral, strawberry, low tannins, medium to low acidity, medium body, good — 2 months ago

Arnot-Roberts

Touriga Nacional Rosé 2025

The best! Floral nose, melon, strawberry. Palate coating with melon, light berries, stone, good amount of acidity, melon. So good this year. — 4 months ago

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Domaine de Fontsainte

Gris de Gris Corbières Grenache Gris Rosé 2022

2022-Vintage - out of a magnum-creamy strawberry, medium plus acidity, medium minus body — 7 months ago

Mark Eastom
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Ameztoi

Rubentis Getariako Txakolina Hondarrabi Beltza Hondarrabi Zuri Rosé Blend

Very light pink-orange in color with a very light floral nose. Very smooth but also very light in body with a very slight small bubble fizz. Slightly sweet with flavor of primarily strawberry and maybe some peach and a slight edge of citrus too. Nice and very good for an aperitif drink. — 4 years ago

Peggy Cohen
with Peggy

Château Miraval

Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend

This was really excellent, smooth, light delicate with hints of strawberry and citrus on an incredibly hot day. Enjoyed by all. — 5 years ago

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Ruinart

Dom Ruinart Brut Rosé Champagne Blend

Medium salmon color. Aromas of tropical fruit, pomegranate, lychee and rose petals. Small delicate bubbles, grapefruit on the palate, strawberry and crips finish.

🏅93 Points - James Suckling
🏅93 Points - Wine Spectator
— a month ago

Chad Biscardi
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Chad, Joel and 10 others liked this

Robert Sinskey Vineyards

Los Carneros Vin Gris of Pinot Noir 2023

Saline, dry, red berry, citrus rind, bitters. Very nice, but I prefer a little more fruit and a little more French. With the first grill of the season! Charred salmon, asparagus, corn on the cob, and strawberry tomato and watermelon salad — 3 months ago

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Montes

Purple Angel Colchagua Valley Carménère Petit Verdot

Even at 13 years this is yet as powerful and robust as in its first years.
Loads of blackfruit and chocolate in the nose and some hints of tar.
In the mouth silky, long and a nice acidity to balance. It benefits btw from decanting as it is way better on day 2.
— 3 months ago

Eric, "Odedi" and 3 others liked this

Laurent-Perrier

Cuvée Rosé Brut Champagne

Strawberry toast 100% Pinot noir — 7 months ago

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Lucien Albrecht

Crémant d'Alsace Brut Rosé

From 109% Alsatian Pinot Noir. Light pink/salmon color. Nose features strawberry, raspberry and orange zest. Bright red berry and red apple flavors. Medium bodied and a nice mousse with tiny bubbles that hang around for a reasonable amount of time. Juicy fruit with a clean and dry finish. — 3 years ago