With Rosé wines being so trendy and Rosés now being made from just about every red grape available, it was refreshing to encounter a Rosé from a red grape that’s ideally suited for a Rosé: Cinsault. Popular in Southern France, Cinsault is light in color and low in tannin and remains the backbone for many Provence Rosés. From vines planted in 2002, this is an attractive pink-copper color and offers an aromatic mix of just-picked strawberries, rose petals and summer flowers. Medium-bodied and vibrant, it is balanced and has just enough acidity to bring it to a delicate finish.
Long Walk Vineyard, Rogue Valley (Oregon) 2022
By Norm Roby