The Data

Country   USA

Appellation   Applegate Valley

Varietal   Rose Blend

Retail Price   $25

ABV   12.5%

Score   4.5 Stars/95 points

In the Glass

Hazy, light salmon color.

The aromatics are intense, offering scents of wild strawberry and hibiscus flower with supporting notes of kumquat and mineral.

The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of crushed berries, raspberry, pomegranate, and citrus zest. The finish is tart.

Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture.

Cool Factor

Our fourth taste of a Troon Vineyard Kubli Bench Rosé and it surpasses the previous superb wines. Troon is showing us something special.

Value Grade

Scarcity (only 250 cases made), superb quality, and a modest, premium price tag of $25 make this wine a value for wine lovers seeking unique wines with personality.

Analysis

The 2022 Troon Kubli Bench Rosé is made from a Southern France inspired blend of 55% Mourvedre, 25% Cinsault, 9% Counoise, 8% Carignan, and 3% Negrette. The grape varietals used in this wine have changed through the years but it seems like this may be the type of wine that we see moving forward. The grapes were intentionally harvested with lower sugars and higher acidity than grapes destined to be a red wine. We love this Mourvedre focus as this varietal brings great fruit and texture to the wine. The supporting grapes add depth and complexity. The juice was fermented in neutral barrels with native yeasts and then encouraged to go through malolactic (softening the sharp acid profile) and then rested on the lees for six months. Like all Troon Vineyard wines, the Kubli Bench Rosé is bottled unfined and unfiltered. Delicious.

How to Enjoy

Serve chilled with nothing but a glass or pair with grilled tuna or spicy Thai noodles.