Tasting Room
RoséWINE OF THE WEEK
Iron Horse
2006 Rosato di Sangiovese, Alexander Valley - Rose wines ($13)
A dry rosé, floral and vibrant. Notes of strawberry, quince and soft melon. Rich, ripe and showy. Medium complexity. Very appealing.
2006 Rosé of Pinot Noir, Carneros - Rose wines ($20)
A dry quaffer. Slightly gamy, with tart, red berry fruit. Lightbodied, soft and delicate. Nice red plum finish.
2006 Vin de Pays d'oc, France - Rose wines ($15)
An uncomplicated, pleasant rosé. Aromas and flavors of ripe melon, cherry, apple and raspberry. Soft texture. Nice spice.
2006 Navarra, Spain - Rose wines ($12)
Gamy, with good acidity. Nice cherry aromas. Rich mouthfeel. Slightly sweet. Medium complexity. Long finish.
2006 Russian River Valley - Rose wines ($20)
Dry and lovely. Notes of rose petal, cherry and raspberry. Showy. Medium complexity. Medium-bodied. Vibrant.
2006 California - Rose wines ($15)
A dry rosé, with a nice mouth-feel. Notes of tart cherry, pomegranate, watermelon and spice. Good length.
2006 Oregon - Rose wines ($20)
Aromas and flavors of light strawberry and tart cherry. Notes of mineral and spice. Light-bodied.
2006 Sonoma County - Rose wines ($17)
A dry rosé. Floral, with notes of raspberry jam. Decent red fruit. Soft texture, light-bodied.
2006 Yountville Highlands, Napa - Rose wines ($17)
Dry, with cherry aromas. Lovely flavors of strawberry and watermelon. Medium-bodied. Rich, ripe and showy.
TASTING PANEL: Rick Davis, Calstar Cellars; Tom Simoneau, KSRO's Wine Guy; Stefen Soltysiak, Rodney Strong Vineyards; Damy Tamburrino, Simi Winery; Larry Van Aalst, Equus; and PD wine columnist Peg Melnik
CRITERIA: The panel samples eight to 12 wines a week in a blind tasting. Wine of the Week is based on quality, value and availability and is not necessarily the top wine of the tasting. Price is suggested retail; actual price is often lower.You can reach Staff Writer Peg Melnik at 521-5310 or e-mail pmelnik@pressdemocrat.com