I have more than a handful of Rosé bottles still in storage, left over from the summer. So, I made it a point to use a few of them this past week, including two at a tasting I delivered Friday evening.
2006 Chinook Cabernet Franc Rosé ($15): This is a fuller-bodied Rosé with nice crispness and good acidity; aroma and flavors are distinctly Cabernet Franc. Medium-to-light color with good fruit with no residual sugar. 13.0% ABV
2006 Prieure de Montezargues Tavel ($22): This Rosé is a blend of 55% Grenache, 15% Clairette and 30% Cinsault. On the darker side of the Rose' color scale, it has lovely aromas of flowers and fresh fruit, followed by nicely complex flavors. This was definitely my favorite of the three. 13.5% ABV
2006 Ch. La Canorgue Vin Rosé Cotes du Luberon ($18 ): This wine is made from roughly equal parts Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Medium-to-light color with crisp fruit and acidity. However, it has a sharp finish that I found to be unappealing. 13.5% ABV
-- Clark