Tongue Dancer Wines Rosé of Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2023

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, medium coral color.

Aromatics

The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry, raspberry, and crushed berries with supporting notes of hibiscus flower, slate, and orange peel.

Flavor

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.

Intensity & Texture

Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet juicy texture.

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 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.

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 grilled fowl or salmon.