In the summer, I usually like roses from the previous year's vintage, but this one is still drinking very well despite its additional year of age.
An idiosyncratic journal of wines I buy from a mix of Internet sources and retailers in the Northern Virginia/D.C. area. Mostly inexpensive and moderately-priced stuff, reflecting my frugal New England roots. Cent anni!
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
2005 Saintsbury Carneros "VIN GRIS DE PINOT NOIR" (California)
A well-built rose that's holding up nicely.
Light, bright pink color. Lively, yet subdued nose of strawberries, flowers, and tomato skins. Fairly rich and minerally in the mouth, with deep flavors, and bass notes of strawberry and watermelon. Long, pure finish. 87. Was $13 and change at Spec's on Smith.
In the summer, I usually like roses from the previous year's vintage, but this one is still drinking very well despite its additional year of age.
In the summer, I usually like roses from the previous year's vintage, but this one is still drinking very well despite its additional year of age.
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