It’s the end of October but it’s still gorgeous
outside here in the mid-Atlantic. But regardless of the shorter days and
impending cold weather, it’s always rosé season. Here are a trio of reasonably
priced California rosé that would suffice for any weather.
These wines were received as trade samples and
tasted sighted.
2014 Quivira Grenache Rosé Dry Creek
Valley
- California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley
SRP: $22
Bright salmon color. Fresh aromatic display: crunchy
white and red berry fruit, notes of roses, nettles and sea salt. Medium-bodied
with tangy acid. Flavors of watermelon, wild strawberry and white cherries mix
with notes of white pepper and spicy oregano. Clean and cool but lots to
contemplate. 62% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre and 8% Counoise. (88 points)
SRP:
$28
Medium
salmon colored. So vibrant and fresh on the nose, with wild strawberries, white
cherries and watermelon, mixed in with sea salt, crushed shells and a hint of
white pepper. Crisp, clean, racy but attractive in its creaminess as well. I
love the watermelon and tangy white cherries, and I get notes of honeysuckle,
chalk, sea salt and rosewater. Delicious stuff right here, so vibrant and
begging for shellfish and salads. (90 points)
2014 Cornerstone Cellars Rosé Rocks! - California
SRP: $15
Strawberry sangria colored. Nose of strawberry
shortcake, maraschino cherries and some pepper. Creamy profile, medium acid,
lots of strawberry and raspberry jam, add in some watermelon. Hints of pepper,
spice and green herbs. A richer style in terms of fruit, but dry and showing
some brightness. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Syrah. (85 points)
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