Jason Wilson's rosé wine tasting notes
Espirito Lagoalva 2011Tejo, Portugal$7.99 Easy drinking, fruity and aromatic; dark magenta in color. Blend of Syrah and Touriga Nacional from a small region near Lisbon. One of the most surprising values in any category I've found this summer.
Espirito Lagoalva 2011
Tejo, Portugal
$7.99
Les Ligeriens Rosé d'Anjou 2011
Loire Valley, France
$8.99
Another tremendous value from a classic rosé region. Pale, with a nose of berries and herbs, and a pleasant balance of acidity and just a kiss of sweet.
Wirra Wirra Mrs. Wigley Rosé 2011
McLaren Vale, Australia
$9.99
Loads of raspberry on the nose. Lively, dry, with soft floral notes and good acidity.
Sauvion Rosé d'Anjou 2011
Loire Valley, France
$11.99
Unique orange-pink blend of groslot and gamay, with lots of strawberry and watermelon on the nose. Very light and refreshing; a perfect aperitif.
Vitiano Rosato 2011
Umbria, Italy
$ 11.99
Blend of Sangiovese, merlot, cabernet sauvignon and local Aleatico. One of the favorites of this tasting. A complex nose with lots of fruit, and a basil note. This will be perfect with spicy sausage from the grill.
Domaine des Carteresses 2011
Tavel, France
$12.99
Big and full-bodied for a rosé. Ruby in color, with fresh cherry, raspberry and spice, and a long finish.
Bonny Doon Vin Gris de Cigare 2011
Santa Cruz, Calif.
$14.99
California's most famed rosé. Subtle, creamy, almost like a full-bodied white. Perfect with salty cheeses and olives.