Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaMade from malbec, the fruit was grown specifically for this rosé from La Côte Vineyard. Interestingly, the fruit was not harvested until November 5, but comes in at only 12.4% alcohol. After a 20-hour cold soak, the fruit was pressed and then fermented and aged in stainless steel for just over four months. Don't be misled by the neon pink colour. On the nose it’s quite restrained, with fresh strawberry and pomegranate as well as a herbal, smokey quality. At only 2.1 g/L residual sugar, the ripe fruit gives a perception of sweetness on the attack, but it’s well balanced with fresh acidity. With this modest alcohol level, you'll want more than just a glass. Serious, well-made, and well-priced.Tasted: 21 July 2019Tasted by: Prices:
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaStrong as ever, this year's Clos du Soleil Rosé is surprisingly entirely malbec, a complete change from previous vintages. From Keremeos' La Côte Vineyard, this was purpose-grown for pink. After destemming and lightly crushing the grapes, this was on dry ice for 20 hours, gently pressed and fermented in stainless, away from oxygen. It was aged for a few months on lees before a light filtration and bottling. Wild raspberry, orange, light medicinal cherry is fine lined with lees, along a long, slender palate, the whole scented with fine spices and finishing with mineral salts. Serious, and at 12.4 degrees, seriously smashable too.Tasted: 17 May 2019Tasted by: Prices:
quicksearch
