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Spier Rose 2018, Stellenbosch, South Africa

15 Thursday Aug 2019

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$10, 4 stars, 88 points, rose, South Africa, stellenbosch


Pale straw color in the glass for this 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir blend.  On the nose, strawberry and cherry flavors mingle with nutmeg.  On the palate I get much more fruit flavor than I was expecting, it is lush and vibrant with more strawberry, a trace of rhubarb and capsicum.  The mid palate shows a touch of acidity and some minerality.  The finish is of decent length and much the same for flavors.  Refreshing and satisfying describe this 88 pointer from South Africa. Yours for  $10 makes this a 4 point wine that will pair tonight with roast pork shoulder and spiced Basmati rice.  Drink till 2020.  Salut….

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Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rose 2017, Stellenbosch, South Africa

28 Sunday Jul 2019

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$12, 5 stars, 89 points, cabernet sauvignon, rose, South Africa, stellenbosch


It’s summer, which means Rose’.  I have recently started to enjoy and understand a bit more about this style of wine so when I saw one made from Cabernet Sauvignon- I had to try.  It is a much deeper shade of reddish pink than most Rose’ wines, probably a longer maceration with the skins to give it the color.  On the nose it is quite fresh with strawberry, citrus, almond and pear coming through.  On the palate this chilled wine is delicious.  Lemon, blood orange and strawberry are my initial tastes.  It has a touch of acidity that refreshes the palate beautifully.  The reddish fruit (Strawberry and blood orange) carry through the mid palate.  The transition to the finish is seamless with the addition of some pear and more lemon zest.  It leaves the gums pleasantly tingling with some acidity and that lingering blood orange tinge.  A really yummy summer quaffer that will refresh while preparing dinner or go great with Salmon, salad or grilled garlic chicken.  Drink till 2022.  89 points and 5 stars for this $12 effort.  PS. I’m a fan of Mulderbosch wines and this one did not disappoint.  Salut….

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Murrieta’s Well Dry Rose 2018, Livermore Valley, USA

20 Thursday Jun 2019

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$18, 89 points, california, livermore, rose


I’m not a frequent Rose drinker so I had to approach this one with caution…Beautiful shade of pink in the glass.  On the nose there is citrus and orange peel.  On the palate it is refreshing with a tartness from the citrus.  Strawberries hit me alongside stone fruits.  89 points $32 (but I found it online for $18 make it a 3 star effort.  Sip in the shade on a hot day with salmi and hard cheeses.  Salut….

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Pierre De Taille By L Hostellerie 2017, Coteaux D Aix Provence, Rose

25 Tuesday Sep 2018

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$12, 4 stars, 89 points, france, provence, rose


Really pretty peach color.  On the nose- fragrant and fruity with strawberry, apricot and orange peel.  The palate is refreshing, weightier than I imagined and true to the strawberry core with orange zest and quince being the primary flavors.  A very finely balanced acidity makes for a nice mouthfeel, not overly tart yet reminding me of its presence.  The mid palate has a glycerin feel to it .  The finish is orange peel and kumquat, decent in length.  89 points and 4 stars for this $12 Rose’.  We drank it with charcuterie.  Salut….

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Chateau Miraval Cotes de Provence Rose 2015, Provence, France

13 Thursday Apr 2017

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$21, 3 stars, 88 points, france, provence, rose


I’m not a huge Jolie-Pitt fan, but when they teamed up with the French Perrin Family they caught the wine world by surprise.  I have only just seen this wine for sale and had to try it.  The last time I drank a Rose was…..  no idea.  I must say I am way out of my comfort zone when it comes to drinking this style of wine, which I do not really like nor dislike.

Orangy pink in the glass, it reminds me of peach juice.  A nose of- you guessed it, peach!  I also get some citrus, of the tangerine variety. Intriguing.  On the palate, this wine is offering strawberry, lemon zest and pineapple.  It has very little acidity yet packs a certain bitterness I can’t quite put my finger on.  The mid palate is generous with more fruit and the finish is long.  More strawberry with flower notes on the tail end.  88 points, served with panko/parmesan crusted chicken.  I paid $21 for this light and refreshing wine.  It gets 3 stars from me but scored really well with the pros.  Salut….

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