Here we go! It's finally June! I don't have a long read article planned for this month because I'll be doing a ton of learnin' about Saké. But here's what I have penciled in right now: Wine Bloggers Off-Topic returns for a second installment (email me at joeycasco80@gmail.com if you want to participate) and Tippsy Saké returns to the blog with a very special Facebook promo. There will be full rated reviews on four French wines (this Provence Rosé, a rather Pinot Noir from Beaujolais, a white Burgundy, a CDR, and a Bordeaux), four Israeli wines, and two from Hazelfern Cellars out of Oregon. The quickies that are scheduled right now include another Rosé, Red Barn canned Sangria, and Tio Pepe Sherry. And, of course, things will be added as we move along. It looks like we're in for another great month on TheWineStalker.net!
And because we're finally here in lovely June, my wine pick of the month is the refreshing 2018 Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Rosé, which is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault. If you want some good "HEY! We made it out of the depressing cold and rainy times!" celebration wine then this is it!
The color of the wine is just a gorgeous pomelo pink. The floral character on the nose is right up front along with vanilla, and then you get aromas of strawberries, watermelon, citrus, and black pepper. For a Rosé it's got quite the intriguing nose. On the palate it's medium bodied with a borderline rich mouthfeel, perky acidity, and grainy tannin. Watermelon is the head flavor in charge with strawberries, citrus, and black pepper riding along. But citrus takes the wheel on the finish with black pepper looking to spice things up.
Listen, the (divine winged being that refuses to speak up) brand is extremely popular and honestly it's okay but also very much overpriced for what it is. That Rosé goes anywhere from a buck less to three bucks more than "AIX", and "AIX" is much much better. In my opinion it takes a special Rosé to make spending almost $20 or over $20 feel like it was worth the money, and this one is worth more than the $18 it'll cost.
Because of that and its availability compared to others as widely available, this is without a doubt a 5 out of 5. Let's all go enjoy the warm part of the year!
The color of the wine is just a gorgeous pomelo pink. The floral character on the nose is right up front along with vanilla, and then you get aromas of strawberries, watermelon, citrus, and black pepper. For a Rosé it's got quite the intriguing nose. On the palate it's medium bodied with a borderline rich mouthfeel, perky acidity, and grainy tannin. Watermelon is the head flavor in charge with strawberries, citrus, and black pepper riding along. But citrus takes the wheel on the finish with black pepper looking to spice things up.
Listen, the (divine winged being that refuses to speak up) brand is extremely popular and honestly it's okay but also very much overpriced for what it is. That Rosé goes anywhere from a buck less to three bucks more than "AIX", and "AIX" is much much better. In my opinion it takes a special Rosé to make spending almost $20 or over $20 feel like it was worth the money, and this one is worth more than the $18 it'll cost.
Because of that and its availability compared to others as widely available, this is without a doubt a 5 out of 5. Let's all go enjoy the warm part of the year!
QUALITY VS PRICE RATING
Price: $18
Rating: 5/5 = Highly Recommended (what does that mean?)
The bottle used was supplied free of charge for the purpose of this unpaid review. To have your wine reviewed follow this link.
The bottle used was supplied free of charge for the purpose of this unpaid review. To have your wine reviewed follow this link.
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