Les Grands Carmes Rosé Coteaux d'Aix en Provence 2024
Brilliant, light salmon color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of strawberry, nectarine, and kumquat with supporting notes of honeysuckle, slate, and citrus zest. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of peach, raspberry, quince, and salt. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a juicy texture. $17.99 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Rosé of Blaufrankisch Finger Lakes 2024
Brilliant, medium salmon color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of ripe wild strawberry, mulberry, and kumquat with supporting notes of hibiscus flower and slate. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, pomegranate, red plum, hints of grapefruit zest, and apricot stone. The finish is long and lingering with bright acidity. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet juicy texture. $19.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Rosé Finger Lakes 2024
Brilliant, pale peach color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of boysenberry, apricot stone, and peach with supporting notes of honeysuckle, lavender, and tropical fruit. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, red plum, pomegranate, and slate. The finish is crisp with bright citrus notes. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a lean and refreshing texture. Made with a unique blend of 40% Saperavi, 20% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Noir, 10% Riesling, 8% Gruner Veltliner, 4% Pinot Menuier, and 3% Pinot Blanc. $16.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Rosé of Pinot Noir Finger Lakes 2024
Brilliant, light coral color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of strawberry, rose petals, and tart red cherry with supporting notes of orange peel, peach, and hibiscus flower. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, cranberry, and orange peel. The finish is tart with bright acidity. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $19.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Rosé of Saperavi Finger Lakes 2024
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of elderberry, orange peel, and strawberry with supporting notes of slate, rose petals, and hints of red grapefruit zest. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, mulberry, red plum, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $24.99 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Quinta de Fonte Souto Florao Red Alentejano 2021
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black plum, clay, and black tea with supporting notes of mineral, black currant, and baking spices. The palate confirms the nose, delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black cherry, boysenberry, dried herbs, sour cherry, and iodine. The finish is long and lingering with firm tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a meaty texture. $22 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Quinta de Fonte Souto Florao White Alentejano 2024
Brilliant, light green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of citrus zest, beeswax, and blanched almonds with supporting notes of chamomile, green tea, fresh herbs, and spring flowers. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of lemon curd, red grapefruit, slate, and star fruit. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $22 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Langlois-Chateau Brut Cremant de Loire NV
Brilliant, light pale straw color with a fine bead of bubbles. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of green apple, slate, and citrus zest with supporting notes of red currant, bees wax, brioche, and honeysuckle. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of crisp red apple, lemongrass, and quince. The finish is long and lingering with subtle dry tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $23.99 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Langlois-Chateau Rosé Brut Cremant de Loire NV
Brilliant, light peach color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of red berries, orange peel, and slate with supporting notes of brioche, apricot stone, and ripe red grapefruit. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, red cherry, nectarine, and wet stones. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $23.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Hamel Stratum Sonoma Valley 2020
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black currant, dried herbs, and violet with supporting notes of black tea, mineral, and hints of cedar. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, red cherry, black plum, and cocoa nibs. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $60 – 4 Stars – 91 points
