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Two refreshing rose' wines

by JC (NC) » Thu Sep 06, 2018 10:45 am

2017 Adega Coop. Ponte de Lima Vinho Verde Rose' from Portugal. Labeled as 11.5% abv. Screwcap. The color is a pale pink with maybe a touch of pale orange. On the palate, crisp, tingly with flavors of red berries meeting up with citrus. It has a longer finish than I usually note with rose' wines. Good flavor and balance. I liked it--worth repurchasing.

2012 Scherrer Dry Rose', Sonoma County, CA. 13% abv. Pretty coral hue. Tart red fruit with solid acidity. I find red berries, pomegranate and lemon juice. Medium body and palate presence. Always reliable but surprisingly fresh for a 2012.

I recently shared a sparkling Italian rose' at a pool party but did not make notes. It was quite enjoyable and was purchased after sampling it at a wine dinner at Rue Cler Restaurant in Durham. (Also a good QPR.)
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Re: Two refreshing rose' wines

by Dale Williams » Thu Sep 06, 2018 10:56 am

Like Scherrer but never had a rose. Was the aging intentional?
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Re: Two refreshing rose' wines

by JC (NC) » Thu Sep 06, 2018 12:03 pm

No, not intentional. I had three bottles and this one was neglected for a time.
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Re: Two refreshing rose' wines

by Jon Leifer » Thu Sep 06, 2018 4:30 pm

Fred's Rose's are quite good, not surprised that it was still drinking well..Seems all his wines are built for the long haul..
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