by Traveling Golfer Staff | Apr 23, 2020
What the Experts say: A classically styled blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah. The eye-catching bottle is pretty, but it takes a back seat to the complex, vibrant red fruit, citrus and herbal tones in this crisp delight. Perfect for sipping, or with mildly spiced...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | May 24, 2019
A repeat from last year’s list. Winemaker Shiraz Mottiar has a special knack for knocking rosé out of the park, even at the winery’s iconic, entry-level Ladybug. The 2018 vintage—a more evenly weighted blend than last year, featuring 45% Cab Franc, 35% Gamay Noir and...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | May 24, 2019
They make great rosé in Provence in their sleep, but rarely at this price. This soft-salmon-pink blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Tibouren is harvested at night to help lock in the luscious fruit of this rosé—one with wafts of raspberry, strawberry, rose petals and...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Jul 17, 2018
Malivoire makes 7,500 cases of this most popular rosé at Vintages and represents one-third of the total production at the winery. It’s a blend of 60% Cabernet Franc and 20% each of Pinot Noir and Gamay and shows a little darker in the glass than some of the other...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Jul 17, 2018
Winemaker Richie Roberts blends Gamay (80%) with Pinot Noir (20%) from fruit specifically grown for this popular pale pink rosé. It’s redolent in juicy red berries and subtle plum notes with a touch of earth and cassis on the nose. This rosé is refreshing on the...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Jul 17, 2018
Though this paler blush blend of Merlot, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc has a good bump of residual sugar, it’s held together by the shining acidity and matched by the juicy fruit. All whole-cluster, part Saignée (Pinot) and part maceration (Merlot and Cab Franc), this...
