Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
9.5
Okay, we get it, you like French Rosé! And who doesn't, especially from Provence? Well, ME for one. I'm pretty sick of these francophiles, and their adherence to trends and frankly, bullshit. The best rose I've had all year was made in California by Bedrock (yeah, that's right, from mourvèdre vines even older than those growing in Bandol). The second best in the domestic category is this Beckman, produced biodynamically and containing a sense of place (tastes like cali). It's luscious and forward, and I drank it slow because it has more going on than just straight up acid. To all the sommeliers out there, have fun pretending that this isn't delicious while you keep recommending $25 dollar bottles that cost less than €5 in France.
Okay, we get it, you like French Rosé! And who doesn't, especially from Provence? Well, ME for one. I'm pretty sick of these francophiles, and their adherence to trends and frankly, bullshit. The best rose I've had all year was made in California by Bedrock (yeah, that's right, from mourvèdre vines even older than those growing in Bandol). The second best in the domestic category is this Beckman, produced biodynamically and containing a sense of place (tastes like cali). It's luscious and forward, and I drank it slow because it has more going on than just straight up acid. To all the sommeliers out there, have fun pretending that this isn't delicious while you keep recommending $25 dollar bottles that cost less than €5 in France.
Aug 1st, 2015
Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
