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 Allow this dry rosé to help you over a weekday hump. Steele, a California winery based in warm climate Lake County(northeast of Sonoma), makes this cabernet franc pink that smacks of tart cherry, even acidity and a refreshingly citrusy finish. Read more: Steele Cabernet Franc Rosé Oh how I long for the days when Randall Grahm ran this place. Incredible and affordable, Big House was go-to reliable. But as a recent swig of this rosé attests, those days are gone. Candied sweet like a syrupy white zin, with misplaced earthiness and strong chemical flavors. Is that FD Red #5 I taste?  Hails from a region just outside Provence in southern France and made from the relatively obscure cinsault grape. Flowery, honeysuckle aromas and banana chips, candied strawberry and wet rock minerality envelop the tongue. Light-hearted, refreshing and has an intriguing black pepper finish. Drink very cold. Read more: Triennes 2008 Rosé Ah, the joys of dry rosé with food – a classic, French-inspired combination. This Spanish grenache, tempranillo grape blend has tart acidity, bright candied strawberry and raspberry with a slightly earthy finish. Refreshing and cheap. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $10 |
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