In this case Pinot Noir Rosé actually does mean a rosé made from 100% Pinot Noir. People might wonder why you’d take such a serious grape, that makes such wonderful red wines, and turn it into a rosé? The answer is simple, because in the right hands it makes interesting rosé as well. In a blind, black glass tasting it would be hard to determine whether this was a white or a red wine – the earthiness notes pop on both the nose and palate, the raspberry and strawberry are elegant and the grapefruit rind on the finish adds the dryness. A really well made and delightfully refreshing rosé. Price: $16.95 – Rating: ****+