Beverage of the Week (BOW)

Tongue Dancer Wines Rosé of Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2023

Product Story

This wine represents the 12th commercial release of the delicious Tongue Dancer Wines (TDW) Rosé of Pinot Noir (the eighth that we have reviewed). This wine is an annual favorite at BevX and our readers love it as well. Their 2023 Rosé continues to be made with the saigné method — a winemaking technique that bleeds off a portion of juice after a brief skin contact. They check the tank regularly waiting until the perfect color is achieved — in 2023 eight hours was all it took to achieve the desired color, texture, and weight. While the TDW Rosé of Pinot Noir is always made in a dry style reminiscent of Rosé made in the south of France but with tremendous Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. The wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel having 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 we have never seen a Tongue Dancer Wine fail to earn Four-Stars or better. Tongue Dancer is constantly innovating, releasing new wines every year while never missing a beat. Last year they surprised us with the release of 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, medium coral color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry, raspberry, and crushed berries with supporting notes of hibiscus flower, slate, and orange peel. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of strawberry, red plum, citrus zest, and mulberry. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet juicy texture.

How to Serve

This wine really needs nothing but a glass and a comfortable chair but its bold flavors and bright acidity make this a great food wine pairing perfectly with grilled fowl or salmon.

Price: $ 22

BevX Review: http://bevx.com/wine-detail/?id=4424