Hecht & Bannier Rosé Bandol 2015
Medium-depth pink salmon color. The nose is quite expressive, especially after it warms slightly from the chill, offering scents of ripe apricot, raspberry, orange peel, and orange brandy, with tart red berries, and citrus zest. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a bright, fruit-driven core with layers of ripe orchard fruits with tart red berries. Medium-bodied with bold fruit and perfect balance thanks to a vibrant vein of acidity that runs from entry to the finish. $18 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Robert Hall Rosé de Robles Paso Robles 2015
Brilliant, ruby red being as deep and dark as many Pinot Noir. The nose is very expressive and hedonistic with scents of ripe strawberry and raspberry with accents of orange zest, red grapefruit, and mineral. The palate echoes the nose delivering a rich and abundant fruit-driven core with flanking notes of citrus, mineral, and tart, red fruit accents. Medium-bodied with generous red berry fruit and bright, vibrant acidity that helps create a perfect balance with great length as well. $14 – 4 Stars – 92 points
La Sangliére Cuvée Signature Rosé Cotes-de-Provence 2015
Brilliant, pale pink rose color. The aromatics are soft and delicate featuring floral accents with scents of wild strawberries, raspberry, and both sweet and tart red berries. The palate in full accord with nose delivering a vibrant and subtle fruit-driven core. Medium-bodied with ideal balance due to a fresh dose of acidity and tart red fruits. $12.95 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
La Sangliére Cuvée Spéciale Rosé Cotes-de-Provence 2015
Brilliant salmon color. The nose is quite subtle with waves of red berries, most of them tart, with lovely accents oif fresh herbs, mineral, and subtle citrus notes. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a bright, fruit-driven core albeit rather understated with citrus and herbs rising on the finish. Medium-bodied with ideal balance due to a fresh dose of acidity. $14.95 – 4 Stars – 90 points
La Sangliére La Riviera Rosé Cotes-de-Provence 2015
Brilliant, pale pink color. Bright scents of tart red berries with red grapefruit, dried and fresh herbs with loads of mineral in support. The palate echoes the nose delivering a vibrant and crisp mid-palate that offers subtle red fruit notes with generous citrus edges and mineral notes that rise on the finish. Light to medium-body with generous citrus-like acidity keeping it fresh and bright with a spicy note from the complex tart fruits. $12.95 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Onx Indie Rosé of Tempranillo Templeton Gap District 2015
Brilliant, medium depth salmon color. The nose is very expressive with scents of Rainier cherry, red grapefruit, and white peach filling the nose with accents of mineral, citrus zest, and tropical flowers. The palate echoes the nose delivering a rich and juicy fruit core that's flanked by vibrant, fresh acidity that carries the fruit flavors toward the secondary citrus and floral notes. Medium-bodied with generous fruit layers and perfect balance thanks to the fresh acidity. $24 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Saint AIX Rosé Coteaux d'Aix en Provence 2015
Brilliant, pale peach color. The nose is very floral and aromatic and becomes more so as it opens in the glass. The nose is greeted with fresh scents of wild strawberry, mirabelle plum, and raspberry with hints of orange peel and red grapefruit. The palate echoes the nose delivering a generous fruit-driven core with generous flanking notes of citrus zest and mineral with subtle hints of fresh Provence herbs. Medium-bodied with generous fruit and tart, crisp citrus notes providing ideal balance. $18.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Les Jolies Filles Rosé Cotes-de-Provence 2015
Brilliant salmon color. The nose is attractively fruity with scents of sweet and tart strawberry, raspberry, and cherry with hints of red grapefruit and citrus zest. The palate fully confirms the nose with bright fruit at its core flanked by mineral, citrus, and subtle herbal notes. Medium-bodied with vibrant fruit and perfect balance thanks to a generous dose of fresh acidity. $11.49 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Dom. Sainte Lucie Cuvée MiP Cotes-de-Provence 2015
Brilliant, very pale salmon color. The nose is quite soft and subtle with fresh floral notes in the lead, followed by yellow cherry, and fresh herbs, with subtle earth and mineral notes. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tart, subtle fruit core with generous acidity and mineral notes. Medium-bodied and very dry while ideally balanced. $22 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Blanc Paso Robles 2013
Brilliant, golden straw color. The nose is rich with the scent of fresh, ripe orchard fruit with a generous dose of butterscotch and hints of citrus, fennel fronds, and mineral. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a lush, silky fruit core with supporting notes brown butter and oak. Full-bodied with rich fruit and oak accents foiled by bright acidity and a robust structure. $45 – 4 Stars – 91 points
