Domaine de la Mordorée

La Dame Rousse Tavel Rosé Blend 2018

9.3

Another terrific Tavel from a top Rhone producer. Limited availability in Texas. Approx 4-6 million bottles annually are produced by the entire Tavel AOC, which is less some single bottlings of Provence Rosé (e.g. Whispering Angel). 2018 is bit riper than our favorite 2014 release, but this could be due to the blend this year: 60% Grenache, 10% Cinsault, 10% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah, 5% Bourboulenc and 5% ClairetteABV 14.5% ABV, no oak used. Would be nice to try this producer's other two rosés. Red plum, bright cherry, white flowers, and garrigue. — 6 years ago

with K and James

Château de Berne

Impatience Côtes de Provence Rosé 2016

Mason McDavid

8.9

= to Whispering Angel — 8 years ago

with David

Mulderbosch

Coastal Region Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé

F S

9.0

I like rose... this stuff is awesome. A little more red wine than that whispering angel stuff. Love it for that. Good. Sweet but not thin and sugary. Full bodied. Great stuff. — 8 years ago

Château Blouin

Red Bordeaux Blend 2014

Dock Hooks

8.9

Kicking back letting the local tunes adjust my attitude with wine:30 showing on the clock she strolls in my direction digging the slow roll Hendrix spinning left then twisting right dressed in deep purple clinging and flowing interestingly crimson along her rim and edges back to casually claret whispering that she's from a small chateau hanging on the right bank of the Gironde near Arveyres. Offering her hand, I accept pulling her in close then a slow spin and a slower twirl she comes close bathed in the essence of blackberry and spice, young but ripe, wet earthy slowly working her way to a first kiss dripping then gripping, pulling tightly then going soft and silky still clinging while working her way deeper. I close my eyes, Hendrix stops and she's gone. A distant guitar string bends an unknown player. I spot her by the bar, her colors waving in the breeze of a lazy fan I reach out take her firmly by the neck, then lower bending her gently back then spinning her my way, she again engages, her essence lingering in my memory, we dance on as the tunes continue their spin. Later, when we are both done I figure she's likely a fine Merlot brightened by Cab Franc having found her way through new French oak nestled by the river, intelligently nuanced well worth the dance and cost is not an issue...

Hanging at Promise' Land Market where the tunes are always righteous, the people are cool, the conversation is groovy and wines dance from the walls... — 8 years ago

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Le Fraghe

Rodòn Bardolino Chiaretto

Eric Nesto

9.1

Possibly the best $12 rose on the market. Definitely puts whispering angel to shame; easy drinking with medium body finish. — 9 years ago

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Bitouzet-Prieur

Volnay Pinot Noir 2011

Devin Bray

8.9

Good spice on the finish, fresh grapey candy without being too sweet. A slight bit of crepitating Autumn leaves whispering near the midpalate. Streamlined and with finesse. — 9 years ago

Whispering Tree

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Ariana Collins

9.8

2015. So smooth and mild and drinkable — 6 years ago

Pierre-Henri Morel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2010

MaJ CappS

9.0

Dark cherry tobacco

This wine is like chomping on a pencil, smoking a pipe full of peace, and eating dark ripened tree fruit. Lingering, secret whispering tannins keep back and forth across my tongue, with a weight to carry it all, which I will voluntarily do.

This 2010 drinking swell right now. — 7 years ago

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David Shaw

Lovely description

Domaine Les Terres Promises

L'antidote Carignan Blend 2012

RHvdG

9.0

Carignan singing in the glass. Harmonious acids. Tannins whispering secrets. — 8 years ago

Maison Saint Aix

Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Rosé Blend 2016

Eric Nesto

8.9

Better version of whispering angel. Apricot, raspberry. Not great legs. — 8 years ago

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Domaine de Terrebrune

Bandol Mourvedre Blend Rosé

Scott Wren

9.0

Old enough for the Mouved to start whispering — 8 years ago

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Château Miraval

Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend 2014

Tara Rowland

9.6

Beautiful blush colour, ripe strawberry rose petals stronger palate, medium acidity which is actually nice in a rose' every now and then. Perfer over the Whispering Angel I had this week — 9 years ago