Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Rosé Adelaida District 2023
Brilliant, light peach color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of nectarine, peach, and apricot stone with supporting notes of strawberry, orange peel, and lavender. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, kumquat, dragon fruit, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 71% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, 8% Vermentino, and 1% Counoise — perhaps our favorite Patelin de Tablas Rosé to date. $28 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Tablas Creek Dianthus Adelaida District 2023
Brilliant, deep strawberry color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red plum and kumquat with supporting notes of mineral, crushed berries, cranberry, and apricot stone. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, orange peel, rhubarb, and slate. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 51% Mourvedre, 38% Grenache, 8% Counoise, and 3% Cinsaut. $40 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Troon Vineyard Kubli Bench Rosé Applegate Valley 2022
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekHazy, 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. Made with a blend of 55% Mourvedre, 25% Cinsault, 9% Counoise, 8% Carignan, and 3% Negrette. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Padigan Rosé Grenache Rogue Valley 2022
Brilliant, light coral color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of wild strawberry and kumquat with supporting notes of slate, red plum, and hibiscus flower. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, pomegranate, and watermelon. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $ – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Rosé Columbia Valley 2022
Brilliant, pale salmon color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of strawberry and hibiscus flower with supporting notes of quince and watermelon. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of tart red cherry and nectarine. The finish is crisp with bright citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Far more reminiscent of a Southern French style than an American west coast Rosé. $20 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Rosé of Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2022
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, pale coral color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of raspberry and boysenberry with supporting notes of orange peel, kumquat, slate, and hibiscus flower. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, strawberry, apricot stone, and hints of cranberry. The finish is long and lingering with beautiful red berry acidity. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture yet juicy with a steely edge. An annual favorite — this is one of our favorite vintages yet being slightly drier than previous years. $22 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Rabble Wine Rosé Paso Robles 2022
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are pleasingly intense, offering scents of watermelon and ripe, wild strawberries with supporting notes of raspberry, orange peel, and spring flowers. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of ripe red cherry, kumquat, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 70% Syrah and 30% Grenache. $18 – 4 Stars – 92 points
MorrisFarms Rosamundi Rosato Maremma Toscana 2021
Brilliant, medium salmon color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of wild strawberry and orange peel with supporting notes of raspberry, rose petals, and hints of hibiscus flower. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, citrus zest, and slate. The finish is crisp and dry. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Sangiovese. $17 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau Rosé 2022
Brilliant, light coral color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of red grapefruit, orange peel, and apricot stone with supporting notes of slate and spring flowers. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, watermelon, and cranberry. The finish is tart. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $15.99 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Quadrum Rosé Blend La Mancha 2021
Brilliant, medium strawberry color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of red berries and watermelon with supporting notes of cranberry, slate, and hibiscus flower. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of tart-cherry, mulberry, and mineral. The finish is crisp with subtle orange zest accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 50% Tempranillo and 50% Garnacha. $19.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
