Tongue Dancer Wines Rosé of Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2022

The Data

Country USA

Appellation Sonoma Coast

Varietal Pinot Noir

Retail Price $22

ABV 14.3%

Score 4.5 Stars/96 points

In the Glass

Appearance

Brilliant, pale coral color.

Aromatics

The aromatics are intense, offering scents of raspberry and boysenberry with supporting notes of orange peel, kumquat, slate, and hibiscus flower.

Flavor

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.

Intensity & Texture

Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture yet juicy with a steely edge.

Cool Factor

We love a great Rosé and when they are made by Tongue Dancer Wines — one of our favorite winemakers — it's ultra cool. This is the Pinnacle of Pinot Rosé wines.

Value Grade

Selling at $22 a bottle this lovely Rosé won't be found in the bargain bin but this Rosé is delicious, perfect, and rare with just 250 cases made this year.

Analysis

This wine represents the ninth commercial release of the delicious Tongue Dancer Wines (TDW) Rosé of Pinot Noir (the seventh that we have reviewed). Their 2022 Rosé continues to be made with the saigné method — a winemaking technique that bleeds off a portion of juice after a brief contact. They check the tank regularly waiting until the perfect color is achieved. While the TDW Rosé of Pinot Noir has always been dry, this year it’s drier still while still maintaining the generous red fruits we love in this wine. 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.

How to Enjoy

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 sushi.