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Category: Rose/Blush Wine
Thirty Bench 2007 Pinot Meunier Rosé
Pinot Meunier is the third grape of Champagne, following Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. It’s also a grape that Thirty Bench planted on their property over 15 years ago on a whopping 1.5 acres … so this wine definitely qualifies as “small lot” – only 232 cases are made. Winemaker Natalie Reynolds started making this as a Rosé a few years back; I tried the ’05 and it was wonderful, this ’07 is even better. For you geeks (like me) here is how she did it: 48 hours of skin contact, like she was makin...
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Muscedere Vineyards 2007 Rosé
To many, rosé is the equivalent of white Zinfandel – sweet, candied fruit smells and flavours. And while white Zinfandel has its place, that is not what rosé is all about. Take the Muscedere version, “it’s more European in style,” I am told by Rob, winemaker – meaning it’s dry – it’s actually considered a one, but a very low one, and here’s why. The nose is loaded with cranberry-strawberry and there’s even a tingle of raspberry at the back. Flavours are the same with a dash of citrus. As it...
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Hillebrand 2006 Artist Series Gamay Noir Rosé
It’s that time of year, time for Rosé – a time when those pink alcoholic liquids just seem to hit the sweet spot on the palate … mind you, they don’t all necessarily have to be sweet; in fact, some of the best rosés in the world are dry, and lucky for us, that particular style is coming back into fashion. This Hillebrand Rosé is made with the Gamay grape, the grape found primarily in Beaujolais - those light fruity reds from France. This wine is definitely on the darker pink side, colour-wise,...
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Strewn 2007 Cabernet Rosé
If you’re looking for an easy drinking, throw down the gullet, party pleaser rosé, well you’ve found it. First, there’s the no nonsense price ($12.95) you can buy it by the case and pull it out when friends pop by to sit in the backyard. Second, it won’t embarrass you by being all sweet and such – sure it’s light and fruity – that’s rosé my friend – you’ll get strawberry and raspberry flavours with a tart and dry red currant finish. Finally, its from right here at home (Ontario) which makes y...
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Henry of Pelham 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé
In 2007, wineries in Ontario really did have the pick of the bunch philosophy when it came time to make wines. It was such a beautiful growing season and what’s more a fantastic harvest – meaning the weather co-operated. In off years, you make your rosé from what didn’t make it … this year you picked something (anything) and made what you wanted – it’s a nice position to be in. Henry of Pelham decided Cabernet Sauvignon would make an interesting pink wine – and they were right. Intense red b...
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