A blend of Shiraz, Mourvèdre and Merlot The River Garden Rosé by Lourensford 2013, Western Cape, South Africa (£8.20 Cheers Wines Merchants, BJR Hanby, Luvians, The Leamington Wine Company, Beaconsfield Wine Cellars, winedirect.co.uk) Only 12.5% alcohol, but quite full in flavour, with some spice alongside the strawberry cordial flavour, finishes […]
Monthly Archives: August 2014
Classy young rosé made from Grenache and Syrah, plus a spoonful or two of Vermentino Mirabeau Pure Rosé Côtes de Provence 2013, France (~£13 mirabeauwine.com) Pale and interesting, this combines gentle ripe strawberry flavours with crisper notes such as red apple, citrus and cranberry, then adds in some of the […]
Mirabeau Pure Rosé Côtes de Provence 2013, France
This needs time to come out of its shell, so don’t be afraid to decant it Joseph Mellot Sancerre Le Rabault Rosé 2013, Loire, France (£16.99 Famous Wines, Eagle Wines, The Leamington Wine Company, Kingsgate Wines) Very shy initially, with muted fruit, and the whiff of sulphur still speaking of […]