Category Archives: Rosés

BOTTEGA VINO DEI POETI BRUT ROSÉ 2016, DOC Lombardy & Veneto, Italy

21 Wednesday Jun 2017

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Cost: $14.95 (On sale until 18 June 2017: $13.95)
Grape: Pinot Nero & Raboso
Category: Rosé Wine
Location: LCBO General List
Country: Italy
Region: Lombardy & Veneto
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Bottega Spa
Alcohol: 11.5 % Alcohol/Vol.

A nice, dry, soft, off-dry & easy to drink rosé sparkler

Description: Light pink salmon in colour with a medium+ intense nose and fine mousse. This wine features McIntosh apple, cherry, raspberry, candy apple and roses on the nose. Medium body with average acidity and a good length.

Negatives: None

Drink now or in the next couple of years on its own or pair it with Mustard Roasted Pork Loin with Squash Polenta.

Tasted: 18 June 2017

Best Buy

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

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

LCBO: 277202

TERRES De SAINT-LOUIS ROSÉ 2016, Aoc Coteaux Varois en Provence, France

13 Tuesday Jun 2017

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Cost: $11.65
Grape: Cinsault, Syrah, Grenache
Category: Rosé Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: France
Region: Coteaux Varois en Provence
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Cercle des Vignerons Provence
Alcohol: 12.5 % Alcohol/Vol.

A simple but nice crisp rosé that’s a good alternative to Sauvignon Blanc for summer fun

Description: Light salmon in colour with a medium to medium+ intense nose. This wine features passion fruit, pink grapefruit, strawberry and pink roses on the nose. Light to medium body with good acidity and a good length.

Negatives: None

Interesting Note: Encircled by the Côtes de Provence, the Coteaux Varois en Provence appellation, ten times smaller than its big sister, has a very specific character, due to its terroir and very unique climate.

Drink now or in the next couple of years on its own or pair it with Asian-Style Scampi with spiced herb relish.

Tasted: 31 May 2017

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

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

LCBO: 234575

PINK HOUSE WINE CO. CHARDONNAY MERLOT ROSÉ 2016, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada

12 Monday Jun 2017

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Cost: $13.95 (Sale Price until 18 June 2017: $12.95)
Grape: Chardonnay & Merlot
Category: Rosé Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: Canada
Region: Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
Format: 750 mL
Producer: House Wine Company
Alcohol: 13% Alcohol/Vol.

Well this is an interesting rosé made from white & red grapes

Description: Salmon with an orange hue in colour with a medium to medium+ intense nose. This wine features strawberry, cranberry, orange, McIntosh apple and orange blossom on the nose. Medium body with medium acidity and a good length.

Negatives: None

Interesting Note: Can’t make up my mind if this wine is just okay or it’s good. Seems like a mood wine, ie depends on what mood your in may reflect how you view this rosé.

Drink now or in the next couple of years on its own or pair it with Roasted Tomato Basil Soup.

Tasted: 9 June 2017

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

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

LCBO: 324558

DeMORGENZEN GARDEN VINEYARDS ROSÉ 2016, Stellenbosch, South Africa

01 Thursday Jun 2017

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Cost: $11.95
Grape: 54% Grenache, 36% Syrah, 10% Mourvédre
Category: Rosé Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: South Africa
Region: Stellenbosch
Format: 750 mL
Producer: DeMorgenzon
Alcohol: 13.5% Alcohol/Vol.

Great value summer drink so you may wish  to get several bottles

Description: Light salmon in colour with a medium+ intense nose. This wine features cherry, strawberry, apple, honeydew melon, passion fruit and white rose on the nose. Medium body with good acidity and a good length.

Negatives: None

Interesting Note: DeMorgenzon originally founded in 1699, means “morning sun”.

Drink now or in the next couple of years on its own or pair it with a Spinach & Goat Cheese Salad made with Warm Sun Dried Cranberries and Crispy Italian Pancetta with Basil Olive Oil 

Tasted: 25 May 2017

Best Buy

Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 10/10, Total: 18.5/20

Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4

LCBO: 485813

FANTINI GRAN CUVÉE ROSÉ NV, Acerenza, Potenza, Italy

22 Monday May 2017

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Cost: $19.95
Grape: Anglianico del Vulture
Category: Rosé Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: Italy
Region: Acerenza, Potenza
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Farnese
Alcohol: 12% Alcohol/Vol.

Simple but a great for the beach or pool

Description: Pomegranate in colour with a medium+ intense nose. This wine features strawberry, ripe cherry, raspberry and cotton candy. Light to medium body with good acidity and an average length.

Negatives: None

Interesting Note: The label has a Swarovski crystal

Drink now or in the next couple of years on its own or pair it with BBQ Chicken and Summer Squash.

Tasted: 23 April 2017

Best Buy

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

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

LCBO: 479352

CHÂTEAU LAUDUC ROSÉ 2016, Ac Bordeaux, France

21 Sunday May 2017

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Cost: $14.95
Grape: 75% Cabernet Franc, %25 Merlot
Category: Rosé Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Château Lauduc
Alcohol: 12.5% Alcohol/Vol.

A pleasant, light, crisp & simple rosé

Description: Light copper in colour with a medium+ intense nose. This wine features raspberry, Rainier cherries, mandarin and pink rose on the nose. Light to medium body with light tannin, good acidity and an average length.

Negatives: None

Drink now or in the next couple of years on its own or pair it with Wahoo Tartare.

Tasted: 15 May 2017

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

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

LCBO: 491860

IZADI LARROSA PREMIUM ROSÉ 2016, DOCa Rioja, Spain

21 Sunday May 2017

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Cost: $14.95
Grape: Garnacha
Category: Rosé Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: Spain
Region: Rioja
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Bodegas Larrosa
Alcohol: 13.5% Alcohol/Vol.

Simple, clean, crisp & pleasant

Description: Pale salmon in colour with a medium intense nose. This wine features strawberry, white peach, pear and rose on the nose. Medium+ body with good acidity and a good length.

Negatives: None

Interesting Note: Tech sheet from Bodegas Larrosa has this as 100% Garnacha, but on it’s intro to the wine has it listed as Garnacha & Tempranillo.

Drink now or in the next couple of years on its own or pair it with Smoked Salmon Potato Tartine.

Tasted: 18 May 2017

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

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

LCBO: 490961

MALIVOIRE LADYBUG ROSÉ 2016, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada

27 Thursday Apr 2017

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Cost: $16.95 (Sale price until April 23, 2017: $15.95)
Grape: 60% Cabernet Franc, 20% Pinot Noir, 20% Gamay
Category: Rosé Wine
Location: LCBO General List
Country: Canada
Region: Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Ducourt
Alcohol: 12.5 % Alcohol/Vol.

A solid, versatile off dry rosé

Description: Red snapper in colour with a medium to medium+ intense nose. This wine features strawberry, raspberry, maraschino cherry, pomegranate, red currants, red apples and anise. Medium body and light tannin, good acidity and a long length.

Negatives: None

Drink now or in the next couple of years on its own or pair it with Cajun Style Blackened Snapper with Herb Roasted Baby Potatoes.

Tasted: 18 April 2017

Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 8.5+/10, Total: 18/20

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

LCBO: 559088

KING’S COURT PRINCESS ROSÉ 2016, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada

17 Monday Apr 2017

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Cost: $15.95
Grape: Cabernet Franc
Category: Rosé Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: Canada
Region: Niagara Peninsula
Format: 750 mL
Producer: King’s Court Estate Winery
Alcohol: 11.5 % Alcohol/Vol.

A delightful surprise, a rosé with delicious substance

Description: Light bright pomegranate in colour with an intense nose. This wine features Bing cherry, cranberry, pink grapefruit, Spy apple and blood orange. Medium body with good acidity and a long length.

Negatives: None

Interesting Note: Unusual for modern rosés to have cork vs screw top.

Drink now or in the next 5 years on its own or pair it with Herb Crusted Rack of Pork.

Tasted: 25 March 2017

Best buy

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

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

LCBO: 491050

FLAT ROCK PINK TWISTED ROSÉ 2015, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada

30 Monday Jan 2017

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twisted-pink

Cost: $16.95
Grape: Gamay, Cabernet France & touch of Riesling
Category: Rosé Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: Canada
Region: Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Flat Rock Cellars
Alcohol: 12% Alcohol/Vol.

Canada’s Tavel

Description: Pomegranate in colour with a medium+ intense nose. This wine features cherry, strawberry, cranberry, pink grapefruit, basil and lilacs on the nose. Medium body with good acidity and a long length.

Negatives: None

Interesting Note: Use the balloon style glassware and chill it to 15C

Drink now or in the next 2 years on its own or pair it with Grilled Pork Chops Stuffed with Arugula, Pear & Brie

Tasted: 20 December 2016

Best Buy

Score: 9/10, Value: 9/10 Total: 18/20

Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4

LCBO: 39974