Troon Vineyard Druid's Pink Applegate Valley 2023
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium salmon color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of kumquat, strawberry, and spring flowers with supporting notes of crushed berries, slate, and red grapefruit. The palate echoes the nose, delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, pomegranate, star fruit, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering with tart red fruits that present a slight effervecenance. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 62% Mourvedre, 18% Grenache, 8% Cinsault, 7% Carignan, and 5% Counoice. $25 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Troon Vineyard Ascendant Rosé Applegate Valley 2023
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekMildly hazy, medium peach color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of star fruit, plum, and orange peel with supporting notes of slate, quince paste, and hints of red berries. The palate echoes the nose delivering an orchard fruit and citrus-driven core with flavors of apricot stone, kumquat, white peach, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering with very soft and silky tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. Made with a blend of 38% Cinsault, 33% Mourvedre, 11% Grenache, 10% Counoise, and 8% Carignan. $40 – 5 Stars – 97 points
Ostatu Rosado Rioja 2023
Brilliant, medium salmon color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of raspberry and cranberry with supporting notes of spring flowers, orange peel, and slate. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red plum, strawberry, sour red cherry, and citrus zest. The finish is long and ultimately crisp. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 70% Tempranillo, 27% Garnacha, and 3% Viura. $21 – 4 Stars – 93 points
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
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
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
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
Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Rosé Paso Robles 2021
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, light peach color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of guava and nectarine with supporting notes of grapefruit, strawberry, and apricot stone. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of persimmon, peach, mineral, and kumquat. The finish is long and lingering with stone fruits and citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a unique blend of 79% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre, and 6% Counoise. $28 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
