Cost: $18.95 (Clearance Price: $14.20)
Grape: Veneto Grape Varieties
Category: Rosé Wine
Location: LCBO
Country: Italy
Region: Veneto
Format: 750 ml
Producer: Freixenet
Alcohol: 11.5% Alcohol/Vol.

A simple yet nice easy dry drinking rosé. Score: 88/100.

Tasting Note: Light pink to salmon in colour with good acidity, a light intense nose & a good length on the finish. This wine features: Strawberry, cherry & tangerine.

Negatives: None

Interesting Note: Vegan & I love the look of the bottle

Pairings: Drink this now or in a couple years on its own or pair it with Sweat & Spicey Shrimp

My Opinion: Recommended

Best Buy

Tasted: January 18, 2024

LCBO: 21623

Cost: $23.10 (Clearance Price: $16.25)
Grape: 81% Sangiovese, Grenache, Syrah, Barbera
Category: Rosé Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: United States of America
Region: Sonoma County, California
Format: 750 ml
Producer: Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery
Alcohol: 13.9% Alcohol/Vol.

Refreshing, crisp and an expressive rosé. Score: 92/100.

Tasting Note: Salmon in colour with good acidity, medium intensity nose & a long length on the finish. This wine features: Strawberry, watermelon, pomegranate, cranberries, mandarin and orange blossom on the nose.

Negatives: None

Interesting Point:

Pairings: Drink this now or in 2 – 4 years on its own or pair it with BBQ beef short ribs.

My Opinion: Recommended

Best Buy

Tasted: June 26, 2023

LCBO: 24271

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