It's said that Viognier is difficult to grow, but then how can bargains such as this continue to exist? For $10, you get truffled pear aromas rounded out by the addition of melon, decent concentration and a long, dusty-minerally finish. Drink now.
— J.C.
(4/1/2010)
Washington D.C.-based importer Bobby Kacher has a veritable stable of bargain-priced rosés, but this one is among the least expensive. Although only a Vin de Pays, it’s located in prime south-of-France rosé country, between Avignon and Nîmes. This blend of Merlot (35 percent), Syrah (25 percent), Grenache (20 percent), Mourvèdre, Carignana and Cabernet Sauvignon…
— J.C.
(6/21/2006)
This starts off as a deceptively simple berry-cocktail sort of rosé, but then adds lime and crushed stone on the finish to provide added interest and refreshment. Drink now.
— J.C.
(8/1/2011)
Sauvignon Blanc from the Rhône? Why not? This wine features an intriguing blend of ripe, honeyed fruit with grassy, peppery, underripe qualities. Lean and minerally, with a fast-fading finish.
— J.C.
(4/1/2010)