My new TablasCreek CINSider shipment arrived on Thurs, so I Pobega'd:
1. TablasCreekVnyd Dianthus Rose Estate/AdelaidaDist/PasoRobles (49% Mourv/37% Grenache/14% Counoise; 14.4%; www.TablasCreek.com) 2016: Med.light garnet color; bright juicy/cranberry/strawberry/watermelon very fragrant slight peppery/spicy lovely nose; quite tart/tangy very spicy/strawberry/cranberry/very juicy slight chalky/peppery/metallic bright/electrifying flavor w/ little tannins; very long very juicy/cranberry/watermelon/spicy slight chalky/metallic finish; an absolutely delicious/savory rose that belies the 14.4% alcohol level. $24.00 (VIN)
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A wee BloodyPulpit:
1. Many Calif roses are made from Saignee juice, rather than from grapes harvested strictly for rose. The 14.4% alcohol suggested that this was a Saignee rose. But it has a bright/vibrant character that suggests that this is not a Saignee rose.
Tom