Wine & Spirits - Summer 2023 - 67

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91 | Canvasback
$34
2022 Walla Walla Valley Rosé of Syrah ^
This rosé of syrah is delightfully bright, with
a mildly smoky savor and plum-skin tannins
that lend grip to a vibrant acid structure. It
has Washington's sunny disposition, for a
charcuterie plate. -P.J.C. (240 cases) §
91 | Dama
$25
90 | King Estate
$20
2022 Willamette Valley Rosé of Pinot Noir
(BEST BUY) ^ Scents of red cherry and a whiff of
herb rise over fl avors that are creamy, fi rm,
and crisp. There's a mildly leafy back note
that suggests whole smoked trout as a pairing.
-P.J.C. (1,500 cases) §
90 | Soter
$33
2022 Willamette Valley Origin Series
Pinot Noir Rosé ^ As succulent and fi rm as
just-picked fruit, this pink leads with strawberry
and watermelon scents. The texture is
tensile and silky, with the breadth and structure
for a lobster salad. -P.J.C. (1,300 cases) §
90 | Wild Hills
$16
2022 Willamette Valley Rosé ^ A potpourri
scent hits fi rst in this charming pink, with
hints of rose petal and cherry blossom. It's
lean and on point for charcuterie. -P.J.C. §
TEXAS ROSÉ
88 | C.L. Butaud
$15
2022 Texas Pa Pa Frenchy Rosé (BEST BUY) ^
This rosé is fruity with strawberry-red cherry
brightness, delivering a burst of energy that
gives the rich fruit a lively feel. It ends on a
mildly lactic grip, to serve with beer-battered
fi sh. -P.J.C. (650 cases) §
WASHINGTON ROSÉ
91 | Amavi
$28
2022 Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Franc
Rosé ^ This rosé of cabernet franc has a scent
of biscuits and thyme. Its fl avors are forward
and fruit-driven, all cherry vanilla and sweet
apple. The contrast between savor and fruit is
compelling, and should integrate with some
months in the cellar. -P.J.C. (570 cases) §
91 | Seven Hills
$20
2022 Columbia Valley Dry Rosé (BEST BUY) ^
Scents of cucumber and jalapeño surround
a lean red-berry core of fl avor. The wine is
edgy and bright, with a pithy savor that's
lively and mouthwatering, for a spring salad
with ham. (4,000 cases) -P.J.C. §
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2022 Columbia Valley Rosé of Cabernet
Franc Rosé ^ This youthful pink leads with
a crisp line of sweet and sour cherry, and a
hint of herb. The fl avors have the concentration
of Luxardo cherries even as the wine
is lifted and fresh, enlivening the palate for
lamb kebabs. -P.J.C. (175 cases) §
91 | Dossier
$28
2022 Columbia Valley Rosé ^ You can smell
syrah's savory side in this varietal rosé's
smoky, olive-leaf scent and orange-oil top
note. That savor is persistent and compelling,
olive and warm leafi ness giving the wine
a sunny, Sicilian vibe, with plenty of freshness
and lift for lamb. -P.J.C. (615 cases) §
91 | Gramercy Cellars
$25
2022 Columbia Valley Rosé Olsen Vineyard
^ Greg Harrington blends cinsaut, grenache
and syrah in this pink, with the cinsaut's
dusty, spritely energy leading the
charge. Herbaceous and mineral-lean, this
delivers watermelon and strawberry fl avors
with a crisp, full-fl avored juiciness, a fresh
wine for clams. -P.J.C. (535 cases) §
90 | Blushing Bear
$28
2022 Columbia Valley Rosé ^ Mostly grenache
with about one-quarter mourvedre,
this is lean and pale, with a mineral tang
framing pale strawberry and pear fl avors.
Like the name implies, it's a shy wine. Pour
it with a turkey and brie sandwich. -P.J.C. §
89 | Browne Family
$20
2022 Columbia Valley Bitner Estate Grenache
Rosé (BEST BUY) ^ This fetching grenache
rosé has a fl oral, cherry-blossom scent,
its fl avors given to cherries and plums. The
texture is fi rm, the wine stony and pleasingly
sour on the fi nish. For the barbecue. -P.J.C. §
88 | Revelation
$18
2022 Goose Gap Rosé (BEST BUY) ^ Rich, forward
and simple, this has a scent of crushed
cherries and juicy red-berry fl avor, with a
broad and creamy texture. Chill it for the
afternoon. -P.J.C. § ●
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