Falesco Vitiano Rosato Umbria IGP 2014
Deep coral to salmon color. The nose is packed with ripe sweet and tart fruits ranging from strawberry to red cherry and cranberry with hints of plum and red roses. The palate echoes the nose delivering a sweet and tart fruit-focused wine with plenty of spice and acidity to keep it fresh and appealing. Medium-bodied with generous fruit and ideal balancing acidity. $12 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Rocks! By Cornerstone Rosé California 2014
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, ruby red color being one of the most deeply colored Rosé wines of the season. The nose explodes with the scents of ripe red raspberry, strawberry, and boysenberry with hints of cranberry and cherry, mineral, and rose petals. The palate echoes the nose delivering a complex marriage of ripe and tart berries with accents of dry cassis and rhubarb. This is a big and chewy Rosé with lots of gusto while being absolutely bone-dry and perfectly balanced with a generous dose of bright acidity. $15 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Santa Cristina Cipresseto Rosato Toscana IGT 2014
Bright salmon color. The nose is fresh and floral supported by notes of raspberry, cranberry, and mineral, with hints of citrus zest. The palate is in full accord delivering a crisp, fruit-driven core with vibrant red berries being equaled by citrus and hints of herbs. Moderately intense with low alcohol and loads of tart fruits. $14 – 3 Stars – 85 points
Les Dauphins Reserve Cotes-du-Rhone, Rosé 2013
Brilliant salmon with hints of orange on the edges. The nose is fresh and vibrant with the scents of strawberry, cranberry, and semi-tart raspberry with accents of mineral and thyme. The palate confirms the nose delivering a dry berry-driven core with hints of orange rind and red grapefruit with a soft, trailing minerality Crisp and vibrant with a generous dose of fresh acidity. $12.99 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
