The Data

Country   USA

Appellation   Sonoma Coast

Varietal   Pinot Noir

Retail Price   $22

ABV   14.5%

Score   4 Stars/93 points

In the Glass

Brilliant, medium coral color.

The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry and boysenberry with supporting notes of plum, orange peel, and passion fruit.

The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, slate, and strawberry. The finish is long and lingering.

Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture.

Cool Factor

We love a great Rosé and when they are made by Tongue Dancer Wines — one of our favorite winemakers — it's ultra cool.

Value Grade

Selling at $22 a bottle this lovely Rosé won't be found in the bargain bin but this Rosé is delicious and rare with fewer than 200 cases made this year.

Analysis

The seventh commercial release of the tasty Tongue Dancer Wines (TDW) Rosé of Pinot Noir (the fifth that we have reviewed) is delicious as always. This Rosé is in short supply so get yours fast. While this wine is familiar to us and our readers this vintage significantly different. Previous vintages were made in the saigné method — a winemaking technique that bleeds off a portion of juice after a brief contact. This year’s Sonoma Coast Rosé from TDW is made with directly pressed Pinot Noir grapes all destined for their Rosé. If you are seeking a saigné method Rosé you are in luck as TDW has just introduced a new Rosé — Rosé de Ville sold only in magnums (see our review). We are sure you will love both versions.

How to Enjoy

This wine really needs nothing but a glass and a comfortable chair but it does pair brilliantly with grilled chicken or salmon.