ROSÉ!

2006 Rose, Tablas Creek Vineyard
Jen’s Notes
$21.00

This is one ass-kicking rosé. With it's deep color, you might as well call it a red. Except it's not: the juicy watermelon and plum flavors scream " ROSÉ!" It is bone-dry, though, creating a nice counterpoint to the concentrated flavors. A layer of smoke and herbal notes add an elegant touch, as does the wonderfully silky mouthfeel. This is a big, big wine. At 15% alcohol, my only complaint is that it tastes just a bit hot for about a nanosecond. But I won't complain too loudly. It is yummy and perfect for a warm spring evening.

p.s. We finally bought our Eurocave refrigerated wine cabinet. While not huge, it will still hold over 100 bottles so we can finally join some wine clubs. We immediately joined the Tablas Creek wine club, so there will be many more Tablas Creek reviews in the future.