Beverage of the Week (BOW)

Tongue Dancer Wines Rosé of Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2024

Product Story

This wine represents the 13th commercial release of the delicious Tongue Dancer Wines (TDW) Rosé of Pinot Noir, the ninth that we have reviewed. This wine is an annual favorite at BevX, and our readers share the same affection for it. Their 2024 Rosé is made with the saignée method—a winemaking technique that involves bleeding off a portion of juice after brief skin contact. They check the tank regularly, waiting until the perfect color is achieved; in 2024, this wine had achieved an ideal weight, texture, and color after six to eight hours of skin contact. While the TDW Rosé of Pinot Noir is always made in a dry style reminiscent of Rosé produced in the south of France, it showcases tremendous Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. The wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel and has been inoculated with Bandol (Provence, France) yeast, like previous vintages. This Rosé is in short supply, so get yours fast.

Brand Story

Tongue Dancer Wines is the creation of James and Kerry MacPhail. If you are a California Pinot Noir lover, you likely know James' previous work with MacPhail Family Wines. James knows how to make amazing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and James knows a lot of people who grow spectacular Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. We have been reviewing the wines from Tongue Dancer for the better part of a decade and have never seen a Tongue Dancer Wine fail to earn Four-Stars or better. Tongue Dancer constantly innovates, releasing new wines yearly while never missing a beat. Once, they surprised us by releasing a great, dry cider! This is a winery to watch. The wines are always in short supply, so be swift. Visit their website and join their mailing list to get direct access to their wines.

Tasting Note

Brilliant, light salmon color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of raspberry, crushed red berries, and slate with supporting notes of red grapefruit, apricot stone, and citrus zest. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of strawberry, red cherry, mulberry, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet supple texture.

How to Serve

This wine needs nothing but a glass and a comfortable chair, but it does pair brilliantly with smoked salmon or spicy Thai noodles.

Price: $ 25

BevX Review: http://bevx.com/wine-detail/?id=4526