Matthiasson California Rosé Blend 2018

Ratings on Delectable

Kevin Rogers Delectable Pro

Owner/Winemaker Nico Wines

Delicious refreshing wine that I could drink all summer long.

Delicious refreshing wine that I could drink all summer long.

8.8

Al Shikoh Delectable Pro

pale peach color; nectarine, tangerine, orange peel; tart stone fruits, bit of phenolics; light bodied, dry, very fresh, only 11.5% ABV; blend of 44% Syrah, 26% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre, and 5% Counoise with fruit primarily from Windmill Vineyard in Dunnigan Hills AVA in Yolo County with additional Syrah from Hurley Vineyard in Napa Valley; fruit picked early in July, whole-cluster pressed then fermented and aged on the lees in stainless steel with no malolactic fermentation; $22

pale peach color; nectarine, tangerine, orange peel; tart stone fruits, bit of phenolics; light bodied, dry, very fresh, only 11.5% ABV; blend of 44% Syrah, 26% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre, and 5% Counoise with fruit primarily from Windmill Vineyard in Dunnigan Hills AVA in Yolo County with additional Syrah from Hurley Vineyard in Napa Valley; fruit picked early in July, whole-cluster pressed then fermented and aged on the lees in stainless steel with no malolactic fermentation; $22

9.1

Paul J

Possibly the last bottle of Rose this year. Lovely dark salmon color. Consistent wine throughout, see previous notes of other vintages. Probably a little past prime.

Possibly the last bottle of Rose this year. Lovely dark salmon color. Consistent wine throughout, see previous notes of other vintages. Probably a little past prime.

9.2

Paul J

Lovely Rose as always. Lighter in color and depth. See previous notes on older vintages.

Lovely Rose as always. Lighter in color and depth. See previous notes on older vintages.

9.2

Carter White

Really zippy. Also complex, has fruit, minerality, and a vegetal earthiness.

Really zippy. Also complex, has fruit, minerality, and a vegetal earthiness.

9.3

Justin Couch

Good rose. Dry with a touch of sweet.

Good rose. Dry with a touch of sweet.

8.5

Sean Thomas

I seriously love this wine. Easy to drink, even compared to other rosé. Peach, stone fruits, honey, and a nice minerality. Not overly acidic where it feels syrupy. Has a great structure to standup to food.

I seriously love this wine. Easy to drink, even compared to other rosé. Peach, stone fruits, honey, and a nice minerality. Not overly acidic where it feels syrupy. Has a great structure to standup to food.

9.2

Deb Dellaposta

Orange, citrus- refreshing and delightful

Orange, citrus- refreshing and delightful

9.5

Tracy Byrnes

Lovely rise. High acid.

Lovely rise. High acid.

9.0

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