Category Archives: Rosés

DOMAINE MONTROSE PRESTIGE ROSÉ 2017, IGP Côtes De Thongue, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

01 Friday Feb 2019

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Cost: $16.95
Grape: 70% Grenache, 25% Rolle, 5% Syrah
Category: Rosé Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: France
Region: Côtes De Thongue, Languedoc-Roussillon
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Domaine Montrose
Alcohol: 13% Alcohol/Vol.

Crisp, dry with a nice citric & mineral flavour

Positives: Pale apricot in colour featuring tangerine, apricot, strawberry and shale.

Negatives: None

Interesting Point: Old Grenache planted on pebbly siliceous clay terrace. Rolle selected on a dark volcanic hillside.

Ageability: Drink now or over the next couple of years on its own or pair it with grilled guinea fowl breast with roasted vine tomatoes and crispy ham.

My Opinion: Recommended

Best Buy

Tasted: February 1, 2019

LCBO: 491076

JACK RABBIT ROSÉ 2015, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada

28 Friday Dec 2018

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Cost: $15.50
Grape: Cabernet Franc
Category: Rosé Wine
Location: Winery
Country: Canada
Region: Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Hare Wine Co.
Alcohol: 12.5% Alcohol/Vol.

Sweetness without being overtly sweet

Description: Salmon in colour with a medium+ intense nose. This wine features cherry, nectarine, strawberry, a kiss of pink grapefruit and Jasmine on the nose. Medium body with good acidity and a fairly long length.

Negatives: None

Interesting Note: This Cab Franc is only available to Founder Club members. A reason to join the Club.

Drink now or in the next couple of years on its own or pair it with Chicken with Herb Roasted Tomatoes and Pan Sauce.

Tasted: 18 September 2017

Best Buy

My Opinion: Recommended

Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 9/10 Total: 17.5+/20

Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5+

FEATHERSTONE ROSÉ 2016, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada

21 Friday Dec 2018

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Cost: $15.95
Grape: Unknown
Category: Rosé Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: Canada
Region: Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Featherstone Winery
Alcohol: 13.5% Alcohol/Vol.

Tasteful but a little on the flabby side

Description: Pomegranate in colour with a medium+ intense nose. This wine features cherry, rhubarb, strawberry and roses on the nose. Medium+ body with fair acidity and an average length.

Negatives: None

Drink now or in the next couple of years

Tasted: 6 October 2017

My Opinion: On the Fence

Score: 8.5/10, Value: 8.5/10 Total: 17/20

Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5

LCBO: 117861

PELEE ISLAND PELEE PINK 2016, VQA Ontario, Canada

20 Thursday Dec 2018

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Cost: $11.95
Grape: Chambourcin
Category: Rosé Wine
Location: LCBO General List
Country: Canada
Region: Ontario
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Pelee Island Winery
Alcohol: 12.5% Alcohol/Vol.

Not your typical rosé, interesting & priced for the taking

Description: Pomegranate in colour with a medium intense nose. This wine features rhubarb, sour cherry, raspberry, tomato leaves and shitake mushrooms on the nose. Medium body with good acidity and long length.

Negatives: None

Interesting Note: Chambourcin is a French-American hybrid, widely planted in areas not well suited for Vitis Vinefera such as Missouri, Indiana & Michigan.

Drink now or in the next couple of years

Tasted: 19 October 2017

Best Buy

My Opinion: Recommended

Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 9/10 Total: 17.5+/20

Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4

LCBO: 529354

AMAROSÉ FOREIGN AFFAIR 2016, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada

19 Wednesday Dec 2018

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Cost: $18.95 (Clearance price: 13.30)
Grape: 73% Pinot Noir, 27% Chardonnay
Category: Rosé Wine
Location: LCBO
Country: Canada
Region: Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Foreign Affair Winery
Alcohol: 12.7% Alcohol/Vol.

A solid rosé with full flavours yet still is crisp & dry

Description: Rose gold in colour with a low to medium intense nose. This wine strawberry, cherry, watermelon, pear, raspberry and rhubarb. Medium body with good acidity and a good long length.

Negatives: None

Interesting Note: Partial grape drying in the Appassimento method brings out the flavours in this rosé.

Drink now or in the next 3 of years

Tasted: 9 November 2017

Best Buy and Amazing Buy at the clearance price

Score: 9/10, Value: 9/10 (Clearance Price: 9.5/10), Total: 18/20

Recommended

Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4

LCBO: 388702

CHÂTEAU DES BERTRANDS RÉSERVE DES BERTRANDS ÉLEGANCE ROSÉ 2017, Ac Côtes de Provence, France

04 Tuesday Dec 2018

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Cost: $17.95
Grape: Cinsault, Black Grenache
Category: Rosé Wine
Location: LCBO Winery
Country: France
Region: Côtes de Provence
Format: 750 mL
Producer: 13th Street Winery
Alcohol: 12.5% Alcohol/Vol.

Classic Côtes de Provence rosé showing elegance and class

Positives: A light onion coloured rosé, which is dry and having a long finish. The wine features apricots, orange zest, peach, strawberry, white pepper and wet stone.

Negatives: None

Interesting Point: I like the classic label and unique bottle.

Ageability: Drink now or over the next couple of years.

My Opinion: Highly Recommended

Best Buy

Tasted: December 4, 2018

LCBO: 557371

BARONNE DU CHATELARD ROSÉ D’ÉTÉ 2017, AP Beaujolais, France

27 Tuesday Nov 2018

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Cost: $16.95
Grape: Gamay
Category: Rosé Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: France
Region: Beaujolais
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Baronne Du Chatelard
Alcohol: 12.5% Alcohol/Vol.

A rare rosé from Beaujolais that shouldn’t be missed, plus it’s well priced. A dry wine having tropical fruit, tangy with some spice to it.

Positives: Salmon colour featuring peach, nectarine, lime, kiwi and white pepper.

Negatives: None

Ageability: Drink now or over the next couple of years.

My Opinion: Highly Recommended

Best buy

Tasted: July 18, 2018

LCBO: 119438

RUSTENBERG PETIT VERDOT ROSÉ 2017, WO Stellenbosch, South Africa

09 Friday Nov 2018

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Cost: $13.95
Grape: Petit Verdot
Category: Rosé Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: South Africa
Region: Stellenbosch
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Rustenberg Wines
Alcohol: 13.5% Alcohol/Vol.

This is interesting, in a good way with it being smooth, juicy & full of flavour

Positives: Beautiful rosé colour featuring cherry, strawberry, watermelon and cranberry.

Negatives: None

Ageability: Drink now or over the next couple of years.

My Opinion: Highly Recommended

Best Buy

Tasted: November 9, 2018

LCBO: 451773

XAVIER VIGNON CÔTES DU RHÔNE ROSÉ 2017, Ac Côtes du Rhône, France

26 Friday Oct 2018

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Cost: $16.95
Grape: Mouvèdre, Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault
Category: Rosé Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: France
Region: Côte du Rhône
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Xavier Vignon
Alcohol: 13% Alcohol/Vol.

Delicious, smooth, elegant and with complexity. One of the best rosé for under $20

Positives: Light copper in colour featuring watermelon, strawberries, sage and rhubarb.

Negatives: None

Ageability: Drink now or over the next 2-3 years.

My Opinion: Highly Recommended

Best Buy

Tasted: October 26, 2018

LCBO: 450908

BARÓN DE LAY ROSÉ 2017, DOC Rioja, Spain

17 Monday Sep 2018

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Cost: $14.95
Grape: Tempranillo & Garnacha
Category: Rosé Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: Spain
Region: Rioja
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Baron De Ley
Alcohol: 13.5% Alcohol/Vol.

A bold rosé that pairs nicely with grilled pork, grilled stuffed peppers or sharp cheeses

Positives: Red snapper in colour featuring notes of strawberry, blood orange, Thyme and sage.

Negatives: None

Ageability: Drink now or over the next couple of years.

My Opinion: Recommended

Best Buy

Tasted: August 25, 2018

LCBO: 117283