The bottle shape is apparently called Sophia – anyone know anyone of that name with this shape? Etoile de Mer Luberon Rosé 2013, Rhône, France (£11.99 Majestic) Lots of fruit here – strawberry, raspberry and cherry, with crisper Victoria plum and rhubarb to add some freshness. Starts big and fleshy, […]
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Morrisons Sancerre Rosé 2013, Loire, France (£10.99 Morrisons) A wine that combines quite rich rounded berry and cherry flavours with some ripe apple crispness and a gentle earthy/mineral note, but let down by the whiff of sulphur that was there on first opening and doesn’t seem to fade with time. […]
Morrisons Sancerre Rosé 2013, Loire, France
Definitely on the sturdier end of rosé, this is Tannat with a spoonful of Cabernet Sauvignon. At least that’s what it says on the back label – the link below says 100% Tannat… Argi d’Ansa, Irouléguy Rosé 2013, South West France (£9 Exel Wines) We’re not far off red wine […]
Argi d’Ansa, Irouléguy Rosé 2013, South West France
A blend of Shiraz, Mourvèdre and Merlot The River Garden Rosé by Lourensford 2013, Western Cape, South Africa (£8.20 Cheers Wines Merchants, BJR Hanby, Luvians, The Leamington Wine Company, Beaconsfield Wine Cellars, winedirect.co.uk) Only 12.5% alcohol, but quite full in flavour, with some spice alongside the strawberry cordial flavour, finishes […]
The River Garden Rosé by Lourensford 2013, Western Cape, South ...
Classy young rosé made from Grenache and Syrah, plus a spoonful or two of Vermentino Mirabeau Pure Rosé Côtes de Provence 2013, France (~£13 mirabeauwine.com) Pale and interesting, this combines gentle ripe strawberry flavours with crisper notes such as red apple, citrus and cranberry, then adds in some of the […]
Mirabeau Pure Rosé Côtes de Provence 2013, France
This needs time to come out of its shell, so don’t be afraid to decant it Joseph Mellot Sancerre Le Rabault Rosé 2013, Loire, France (£16.99 Famous Wines, Eagle Wines, The Leamington Wine Company, Kingsgate Wines) Very shy initially, with muted fruit, and the whiff of sulphur still speaking of […]