Category Archives: Rosés

BERONIA ROSÉ 2021, DOC Rioja, Spain

09 Thursday Mar 2023

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Cost: $13.95 (Clearance Price: $9.80)
Grape: 50% Tempranillo, 50% Garnacha
Category: Rosé Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: Spain
Region: Rioja
Format: 750 ml
Producer: Bodegas Beronia
Alcohol: 13.0% Alcohol/Vol.

An earthlier style rosé. Score: 88/100.

Tasting Note: Light pink in colour with good acidity, a medium+ intense nose & a long length on the finish. This wine features: Cherry, strawberry, thyme, Kalamata olives & Champagne mushrooms.

Negatives: None

Interesting Point: “On arrival at the winery both the Tempranillo and Garnacha grapes underwent cold pre-fermentation maceration for several hours, which extracted as much as possible of their primary aromas. Next, they underwent static debourbage at 5ºC, then alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature below 22ºC immediately afterwards. Finally, the wine was bottled in January 2022 and rested in bottle at least 2 months before being released to the market.”
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Pairings: Drink this now or in 2-3 years, on its own or pair it with Paella Valenciana.

My Opinion: Recommended

Best Buy & Amazing Buy at the clearance price

Tasted: March 8, 2023

LCBO: 323519

VILLA AIX EN PROVENCE ROSÉ 2021, AOP Coteaux D’Aix en Provence, France

19 Sunday Feb 2023

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Cost: $20.95 (Clearance price: $16.75)
Grape: 60% Grenache, 35% Cinsault, 5% Syrah
Category: Rosé Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: France
Region: Coteaux D’Aix en Provence
Format: 750 ml
Producer: Le Vins Bréban
Alcohol: 12.5% Alcohol/Vol.

Elegant, generous, very dry and delicious. Score: 94/100.

Tasting Note: Light salmon in colour with good acidity, a medium+ intense nose & a long length on the finish. This wine features: Strawberry, cranberry, honeydew melon, clementines, Fuji Apples, white peach, clay minerality & red roses on the nose.

Negatives: None

Interesting Point: The vineyards of the Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence are the most westerly of the wines of Provence.

Pairings: Drink this now or in 3-4 years, on its own or pair it with Charcuterie.

My Opinion: Highly Recommended

Top Pick & Best Buy

Tasted: February 14, 2023

LCBO: 668426

CAPE LANDING ROSÉ, 2021, Margaret River, Australia

31 Saturday Dec 2022

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Cost: $ 24.99 KYD
Grape: Syrah
Category: Rosé Wine
Location: Jacques Scott, Cayman Islands
Country: Australia
Region: Margaret River
Format: 750 ml
Producer: Cape Landing
Alcohol: 12.1% Alcohol/Vol.

A unique 100% Syrah rosé made in Australia. Not complex but it’s light, bright & very pleasant to drink on its own or with food. Score: 90/100.

Tasting Note: Salmon in colour with good acidity, a medium intense nose & a long length on the finish. This wine features: Pink grapefruit, Rainier Cherries, hint of cranberry, thyme & wet stone.

Negatives: None

Interesting Point: First Australian winery that I have come across that describe the grape used as Syrah vs Shiraz.

Pairings: Drink this now or in the next 2-3 years on its own or pair it with summer fresh gazpacho.

My Opinion: Recommended

Best Buy

Tasted: December 31, 2022

MAISON NO. 9 2021, IGP Méditerranée, France

10 Saturday Dec 2022

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Cost: $29.95 (Clearance price: $22.25)
Grape: Grenache based
Category: Rosé Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: France
Region: Provence
Format: 750 ml
Producer: Maison No.9
Alcohol: 12.5% Alcohol/Vol.

Delicious, elegant, clean & crisp rosé. Score: 92/100.

Tasting Note: Pale salmon in colour with good acidity, an intense nose & a long length on the finish. This wine features: Pink grapefruit, watermelon, strawberry, pomegranate, orange zest & white pepper.

Negatives: None

Interesting Point: Check out the cocktails you can make with this wine from the winemakers: https://maison9wine.com/collections/cocktails

Pairings: Drink this now or in the next 3 – 5 years on its own or pair it with sushi.

My Opinion: Highly Recommended

Best Buy at clearance price

Tasted: December 8, 2022

LCBO: 20188

RICASOLI ALBIA ROSÉ 2021, IGT Toscana, Italy

02 Wednesday Nov 2022

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Cost: $18.95 (Clearance Price: 13.30)
Grape: Sangiovese, Merlot
Category: Rosé Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: Italy
Region: Toscana
Format: 750 ml
Producer: Ricasoli
Alcohol: 13.0% Alcohol/Vol.

A sour style rosé but with lots of citric flavours. Score: 86/100.

Tasting Note: Pale salmon in colour with good acidity, a medium intense nose & a long length on the finish. This wine features: Grapefruit, passion fruit, dragon fruit, green pear, lime & clay.

Negatives: None

Interesting Point:

Pairings: Drink this now or in the next 2-3 years on its own or pair it with salt n pepper chicken wings.

My Opinion: On-the-Fence

Tasted: November 1, 2022

LCBO: 556266

BONTERRA ROSÉ 2021, California, United States of America

11 Thursday Aug 2022

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Cost: $21.95 (Clearance price: $17.60)
Grape: Grenache based
Category: Rosé Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: United States of America
Region: California
Format: 750 ml
Producer: Bonterra Organic Estates
Alcohol: 13.0% Alcohol/Vol.

Crisp & refreshing with a zesty, food-friendly acidity. Score: 89/100.

Tasting Note: Light copper in colour with good acidity, medium+ intense nose & a long length on the finish. This wine features: Rainier cherries, strawberries, watermelon, Blood Orange, cotton candy

Negatives: None

Interesting Point: Organic Winery

Pairings: Drink this now in the next couple of years on its own or pair it with hot & sour soup

My Opinion: Recommended

Best Buy

Tasted: August 10, 2022

LCBO: 25116

GRAN FEUDO ROSADO 2021, DO Navarra, Spain

04 Thursday Aug 2022

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Cost: $13.05 (Sale price until Aug 14, 2022: $11.55)
Grape: 85% Garnacha, 15% Merlot
Category: Rosé Wine
Location: LCBO General List
Country: Spain
Region: Navarra
Format: 750 ml
Producer: Bodegas Gran Feudo
Alcohol: 13.5% Alcohol/Vol.

An expressive rosé that offers a lot for the money. Score: 88/100.

Tasting Note: Dark watermelon in colour with good acidity, medium+ intense nose & a long length on the finish. This wine features: Cherry, strawberry, watermelon, red plum,

Negatives: None

Elaboration: After keeping the must in contact with the skins for 6 to 12 hours, it is separated by gravity and fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature.

Interesting Point: Wine is Vegan friendly.

Pairings: Drink this now or in 2-4 years on its own or pair it with Sautéed prosciutto with caramelized onions and tossed in a rosé sauce.

My Opinion: Recommended

Best Buy

Tasted: August 3, 2022

LCBO: 165845

CABRIZ ROSÉ 2020, DOC Däo, Portugal

13 Wednesday Jul 2022

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Cost: $13.95
Grape: Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro
Category: Rosé Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: Portugal
Region: Dão
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Cabriz
Alcohol: 12.5% Alcohol/Vol.


On a blind I would say this was from Provence, but I would be wrong. Beautifully made showing vibrant fruits & crispness all at a great price. Score: 92/100

Tasting Note: Light cooper in colour with good acidity & medium+ intense nose & a long length on the finish. This wine features: Pink grapefruit, raspberry, Dragon Fruit, watermelon, white peach & honeysuckle on the nose.

Negatives: None

Pairings: Drink this now or in a couple of years on its own or pair it with barbecued chicken skewers

My Opinion: Highly Recommended

Amazing Buy & Best Buy

Tasted: July 11, 2022

LCBO: 30445

CHÂTEAU LA VARIÈRE CABERNET D’ANJOU CUVÉE DU ROSSIGNOL 2020, AOP Cabernet D’Anjou, Loire Valley, France

01 Friday Jul 2022

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Cost: $15.99 CI
Grape: Cabernet Franc & Cabernet Sauvignon
Category: Rosé Wine
Location: Jacques Scott, Cayman Islands
Country: France
Region: Cabernet D’Anjou, Loire Valley
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Château La Varière
Alcohol: 11.0% Alcohol/Vol.

A simple but pleasant semi-sweet rosé. Score: 87/100

Tasting Note: Pale copper in colour with medium acidity, medium nose & an average length on the finish. This wine features: Peach, Anjou Pear, papaya, lemon drop on the finish & orange blossom on the nose.

Negatives: None

Pairings: Drink this now or in a couple of years on its own or pair it with spicy foods.

My Opinion: Recommended

Best Buy

Tasted: July 1, 2022

CAVE SPRING DRY ROSÉ 2020, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada

04 Saturday Jun 2022

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Cost: $15.95
Grape: Cabernet Franc
Category: Rosé Wine
Location: LCBO General List
Country: Canada
Region: Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Cave Spring Vineyard
Alcohol: 13.0% Alcohol/Vol.

Simple wine with lots of sour notes. Score: 86/100

Tasting Note: Light salmon in colour with high acidity, a medium+ intense nose & a fairly long length on the finish. This wine features: Grapefruit, passionfruit, cranberries, mandarin, white pepper & cardamon seed.

Negatives: Too sour for my taste

Pairings: Drink this in the next couple of years on its own, but goes better when you pair it with food such as Strawberry Gazpacho.

My Opinion: On-the-Fence

Tasted: June 3, 2022

LCBO: 295006