Rose

Region: France, Bordeaux

Grape Variety: Cabernet Franc, Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon

Background: Château Bauduc is a wine estate just south of the town of Créon in Bordeaux's Entre-deux-Mers region between the Dordogne and Garonne rivers, although its wines are predominantly produced under the wider Bordeaux appellation title. The estate – owned and managed by expat Britsh husband-and-wife team Gavin and Angela Quinney – produces a range of wines including a Bordeaux whites, Bordeaux reds, rosés and a sparkling Crémant de Bordeaux.

Tasting Notes: Refreshing, juicy and really tasty on the palate.
The house rosé at Rick Stein's for a decade! Gordon Ramsay and Rick Stein’s House Rose – Delicious.

Expert Opinion for Previous Vintages:
Château Bauduc Rosé (Bordeaux) 2019 I can’t say I spend any time drinking much (or indeed any) rosé, nevertheless this one won me over. It has a great colour, a peachy sunset-pink, and most importantly a nose of fresh rather than sweet or confected fruit, all crisp strawberry and leafy raspberry, with nuances of peach stone, pear and acacia. It has such delicious vigour on the palate, showing weight but also poise and energy, the substance cut by a fresh acidity and citric energy. It is so delicious and so fresh, with a long, tingling finish too. Bottled under Stelvin screwcap. From a 2021 Update. 92/100
Chris Kissack, thewinedoctor.com. January 2021.

“The Bauduc Rosé is something of a revelation… It is a delightful wine. Aromatically I find delicate red fruits, with notes of peach and tangerine. It shows a lovely structure in the mouth, possessing the feel of a white wine, light and fresh, and imbued with vibrant acidity. This is really good…”
Chris Kissack, thewinedoctor.com

“Very pale pink. Fresh, red fruit aromas - raspberry and redcurrant nuance. Clean and dry on the palate but with an underlying ripeness of fruit. The freshness is what appeals. Delicious.”
James Lawther MW, Contributing Editor for Decanter magazine

“The other day I had Chateau Bauduc’s lovely Bordeaux Rosé, which goes against the region’s general trend of harvesting late by picking grapes (merlot and cabernet) early to keep the style fresh, dry and modest in alcohol (12% abv). You can buy the wine, which stocked at Rick Stein’s restaurants and Gordon Ramsay’s, direct from the chateau.”
Fiona Beckett, The Guardian

Region: Abruzzo, Italy

Grape Variety: Montepulciano & Sangiovese

Tasting Notes: Bright cherry pink colour. Intense and persistent, delicate fragrancee, very fruity with notes of strawberry. A medium-bodied wine which is intense, well-balanced, soft and round with a very long finish. Made in tiny quantities this delicate, easy drinking pink looks like it tastes - stylish and irresistible!

Food Pairing: Perfect with raw shelfish, vegetarian dishes, fresh cheese, dishes from Asia, and white meats.

Awards
Mondial du Rose 2023 - Gold
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2022 - Gold
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2024 - Gold
Concours International de Lyon - Gold
Sakura Awards - Gold
Concours International de Lyon - Silver

Critic Scores:
Luca Maroni 2023 - 93 Points
Ultimate Wine Challenge - 92 Points
Vinous - 90 Points
James Suckling 2017 - 90 Points
James Suckling 2022 - 89 Points

VEGAN & VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY

Region: Provence, France

Grape Variety: Cinsault, Syrah, Grenache & Merlot

Tasting Notes: This wine has a bouquet of strawberries and white flowers with hints of vanilla. It has the harmony and elegance that has earned world-wide appreciation of the rosés of Provence. The nocturnal harvest makes it possible to obtain this pretty pale colour, while preserving an aromatic nose of red fruits and marshmallow. Without roughness, its mouth is round and harmonious.

Food Pairing: Pairs well with fresh salads (especially vinaigrette), grilled fish, shellfish, goat cheese or light poultry dishes.

Awards:
Vinalies Mondial du Rose - Gold (2022 Vintage)
Vinalies Nationales - Gold (2019 Vintage)
Best Rose Wine (The Fifty Best Blind Tasting) - Double Gold (2018 Vintage)
Vinalies Mondial du Rose - Silver (2021 Vintage)
Concours General Agricole Paris - Silver (2018 Vintage)

Critic Scores:
Decanter - 90 Points (2024 Vintage)
Wine Enthusiast - 89 Points (2021 Vintage)
Wine & Spirits Magazine - 83 Points

Region: Southern Australia

Grape Variety: Shiraz, Pinot Noir and Sangiovese

Tasting Notes: Rosé is a highly versatile wine that continues to grow in popularity. It's vibrant and refreshing, perfect on its own or with a meal. Fresh aromas of strawberry, honey dew melon and light notes of musk and raspberry. The flavour is crisp and delicate, blossoming with juicy strawberries and cherry flavours.

Food Pairing: Best paired with light, savoury, or slightly spicy foods. Including seafood (grilled fish or prawn scampi), charcuterie boards, cheese, mild Thai curries and casual bites like pizza or spinach dip.

Awards:
Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2024 - Bronze
Melbourne Royal Wine Show - Bronze
London Wine Competition - Bronze

Region: California, U.S.A.

Grape Variety: Riesling, Mourvedre & Pinot Grigio

Tasting Notes: Light pink in colour with floral and tropical aromas. It has flavours of strawberry, peach and raspberry and ends with a touch of sweetness.

Food Pairing: Pairs well with crab cakes, pate, glazed ham and grilled sea bass.


VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY

 

Domaine de Pellehaut "Harmonie de Gascogne"Rose 2018 [75cl] France

Domaine de Pellehaut has been owned and managed by successive generations of the Braut family for over 300 years. Today, the wines made with passion and dedication by Mathieu and Martin Braut win systematic praise from the trade and press in France and throughout the world. A contagiously exuberant fresh, fruit-forward wine (red fruit), perfect illustration of the reputation of all the wines of the domain.

Beautiful cherry-red in colour, limpid and brilliant, ushering in an intense nose of strawberry,redcurrant and Morello cherry with a touch of grapefruit and lemon. The supple, well-extracted palate displays cherry, redcurrant and citrussy aromas. The finish is beautifully embellished by lingering mandarin orange aromas which bring out the elegance of this superbly structured wine.

GRAPE VARIETIES Merlot, Cabernet, Tannat and Syrah

Region: Marlborough, New Zealand

Grape Variety: Pinot Noir & Pinot Gris

Tasting notes: A classic bouquet of strawberries and cream, precede a palate full of summer fruits and crunchy red apple. The palate exudes plush and refreshed notes of tangy berry flavours framed with crisp acid edges and fine fruit tannin leading to a lingering finish.

Food pairing: For a beautiful pairing, try The Ned Rosé with a niçoise salad. The combination of fresh and rustic flavours of tuna, egg, zesty tomatoes and olives compliment the wine’s crunchy fruit, vibrancy and smooth texture.

Awards:
Mundus Vini - Gold
New Zealand International Wine Show 2022 - Silver
The Global Rose Masters 2023 - Silver
San Francisco International Wine Competition - Silver

Critic Scores:
Falstaff - 90 Points

Region: Marlborough, New Zealand

Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir

Tasting Notes: Aromas of crab-apple and orange blossom, with a subtle dash of mango. The generous palate combines a plushness of texture with vibrant citrus notes that seamlessly flow into a refreshingly crisp finish.

Food Pairing: Best paired with steamed mussels, seared scallops, crab, prawns in garlic and smoked salmon. Mediterranean chargrilled vegetables, light salads, appetisers and main courses such as roast chicken and pasta with white wine sauce.

Awards:
The Global Rose Masters 2023 - Gold
New Zealand International Wine Show 2023 - Gold
New Zealand International Wine Show 2022 - Gold
Dish Magazine NZ Roses - Gold
The National Wine Awards of Aotearoa New Zealand 2022 - Bronze

Critic Scores:
Cameron Douglas MS - 90 Points
The Real Review - Roses from Marlborough - 4 Out Of 37

Region: Vin De Pays, Mediterranee, France

Grape Variety: Grenache & Syrah

Tasting Notes: Beautiful brlliant pale pink robe. The nose is frank and straight with a beautiful intensity of small red fruits (grenadine, redcurrant). The mouth is harmonious, combining unctuosity and freshness. Very delicate, we find the fruity expressions of the nose with a slight milky touch (yoghurt).

Food Pairing: Perfect with charcuterie, seared tuna, bouillabaisse and Thai noodle dishes.

Awards:
The Global Rose Masters 2023 - Gold

Critic Scores:
Wine Searcher - 87 Points
Wine Enthusiast - 88 Points
CellarTracker - 88 Points

Region: Australia, South East

Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting Notes: Jammy Rosé Roo is perfect for any spring or summer occasion – it’s fun, fresh and fruity, so really what more could you ask for? Light fruits, strawberries and plums. The flavour is jammy and vibrant, with notes of fresh strawberries and cream, red apple and cherry.

Food Pairing: Pairs well with characuterie boards, mild cheeses, grilled shrimp, seared salmon or lemon-herb grilled chicken.

Region: Marlborough, New Zealand

Grape Variety: Pinot Noir

Background: Leefield Station is located in the Waihopai Valley of Marlborough, and is one of the oldest farming stations in Marlborough, dating back to the 1840s. In 2013 Brent Marris of Marisco Vineyards purchased the 2,300 ha property with sights set for not only its pastoral farming potential but also to convert a large portion of the land to vineyard.

Tasting Notes: Succulent ripe berry fruits with a hint of cream. A rich strawberry essence translates through to the palate, supported by a zesty and refreshing acid backbone that marries well with elegant Pinot Noir tannins. This wine has a pleasingly dry finish that reflects the climate and growing conditions of the Waihopai Valley.

Awards:
Aotearoa Regional Wine Competition - Trophy Champion Rose & Gold Medal
New Zealand International Wine Show - Gold
Sommeliers Choice Awards - Bronze

Region: Rioja, Spain

Grape Variety: Garnacha Tinta

Geology and soil Flor de Muga comes from a dozen carefully chosen plots in the areas of Alto Najerilla and the upper parts of the Oja Valley. Both have a semi-continental climate and an age of between 70 and 90 years. Goblet vineyards, with low yields and mostly on slopes. Both the characteristics of the clay-calcareous and clay-ferrous soil, the location and climate make it ideal for maintaining the fresh profile necessary for rosé wines of great complexity.

Winemaking Process: Grapes harvested manually, at their optimum moment of ripeness, transported to the winery in small boxes and with refrigerated transport, to keep all the aromatic potential intact. After A short maceration, where it is kept in contact with the skins, 50% of the first must that comes out of the press by simple gravity (free-run must) is selected. It is then fermented at a low temperature in small oak vats, plot by plot. Once fermentation is complete, the wine is preserved on the fine lees for a minimum of 4 months, performing periodic bâtonage (putting the fine lees in suspension) to protect the wine naturally by maintaining the aromas and providing volume in the mouth. At the end of this process, a tasting is carried out, plot by plot, to define the final assembly.

Tasting Notes: Bright pale pink colour. On the nose it stands out for its great complexity and intensity where aromas of red fruit, stone (peach, apricot), white flower and citrus appear. All of them are characteristic of the Garnacha Tinta variety. You can also appreciate a subtle spicy note (vanilla, cinnamon) from the elaboration and aging in small wooden vats. On the palate it is very elegant and balanced. It has a marked acidity that gives it length and liveliness. Once again, the fruity notes appear in the mouth, especially the apricot. The finish is very long, fresh, with a very soft tannin that gives it structure, making it a very gastronomic wine.

Critic Scores:
Robert Parker Wine Advocate - Luis Gutiérrez (14/07/2022) - 93+ Parker Points: Vintage 2021: “I tasted the very recently bottled 2021 Flor de Muga Rosado, from a cooler year that resulted in a wine with 13.8% alcohol and notable freshness and acidity. The wine fermented in oak vats where it matured for four months with the fine lees that were stirred. It was a cool and rainy vintage with some challenges with oidium and mildew but very good for fresh wines. This is very pale and subtle but with good ripeness in the late-ripening zone where these grapes come from. It's fresh and light to medium-bodied, with clean aromas and flavours. It's elegant and subtle, terribly harmonious with complexity and depth. Possibly the finest vintage to date. Delicious! 35,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in May 2022.”

Region: Rioja, Spain

Grape Variety: Viura & Garnacha

Tasting Notes: A pale pink colour wine. It displays a very intense, complex array of aromas on the nose in which floral aromas (rose petals), apricot and peach skin, mandarin, strawberry and a touch of hazelnut are detected. It has a very well-balanced mouth-feel with pleasant acidity which gives the attack a certain fruitiness. The wine evolves perfectly on the palate with a long, refreshing, fruity finish. A rosé wine with good structure and surprising complexity.

Food Pairing: Best paired with tuna tartare or oysters, Mediterranean cuisine, rice dishes, sushi, Asian cuisine, grilled vegetables or light cheeses.

Region: Spain

Grape Variety: Garnache & Tempranillo

Background: Mucho Más Rosé is an attractive wine, with pale tones and a distinct personality. The versatile Grenache contributes to the aromatic richness by fixing the final colour and tonality. The boba grape so typical of quality rosé wines gives it freshness and aroma, finally the tempranillo grape contributes to the final and round balance, offering a long and persistent step in the mouth.

Winemaking Process: Information The aim of the blend was to create a distinct style of wine, taking advantage of the qualities of three different but complementary grape varieties from several notable wine regions in Spain. The vinifications are carried out in stainless steel tanks for 20-25 days with maximum temperatures of 15 ºC. Once fermentation is finished, the wine remains in contact with its lees for 2-3 months to develop its characteristic secondary aromas.

Tasting Notes: Intense pink colour stands out for its bright reflections. On the nose, aromas of red fruits dominate. On the palate it is fresh with balance between fruit and acidity standing out for its harmony and sweet sensation. A smooth palate while persistent.

Food Pairing: It accompanies all kinds of starters, especially with fish and seafood recipes and with exotic or oriental touches.

Awards
2023 Vinespaña - Gold
2023 Challenge International du Vin - Gold
2022 Gilbert & Gaillard - Gold
2023 Challenge International du Vin - Gold
2023 Brussels World Competition - Silver
2023 Casino de Madrid Wine Competition - Silver
2022 AWC Vienna – International Wine Challenge - Silver
2022 Challenge International du Vin - Silver

Region: Baden, Germany

Grape Variety: Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir)

Tasting Notes: Delicate fruit notes such as raspberry, wild strawberry and cranberry. Clearly characterisede by its berry chracter, this Rose impresses with its freshness, which it owes to its fine acidity.

Food pairing: This Rose pairs well with fried trout and fresh vegetable salad with beetroot.

VEGAN/VEGETARIAN/BIODYNAMIC

Region: South Eastern Australia

Grape Variety: Primarily Grenache

Tasting Notes: PepperBox Rosé is crisp and fresh with notes of delicious berries, white peach and a clean finish making it the perfect partner for great food. Pale salmon colour, delicate notes of citrus and red berries, with a crisp, clean and elegant finish.

Food Pairing: Crisp and sophisticated with a vibrant finish, this makes a perfect partner for pan-fried sea bass, fresh salads and Asian stir-fries.

Region: Maldonado, Uruguay

Grape Varietal: Pinot Noir

Fermentation: In Stainless Steel & Cement Tanks.

Aging: 3 to 6 months in Stainless Steel Tanks.

Tasting Notes: Obtained from a careful selection of Pinot Noir grapes, this Rosé wine presents an elegant pale pink colour. The nose is intense and fruity, with aromas reminiscent of red fruits and wild flowers. Its mouth is well balanced, with an excellent development. Its strong acidity and minerality make it an ideal wine to enjoy in marine climates.


VEGETARIAN & VEGAN FRIENDLY

Region: Maldonado, Uruguay

Grape Variety: Mourvedre, Grenache & Cinsault

Tasting Notes: Delicate and fresh. Garzon Field Blend Rosé is characterized by its delicacy and vivacity, standing out for notes of strawberries, cherries and pomegranate. In the mouth, it is elegant, with marked acidity and an intense mineral finish expressing the authenticity of its terroir. Medium body, delicate and with excellent acidity, its aftertaste is elegant and intense, highlighted by fresh red fruits. Aromas of fresh red fruits such as strawberries and blackberries, floral notes such as roses, as well as citrus and mineral touches.

Food Pairing: Best paired with seafood, Mediterranean cuisine, appetiser and light bites, Asian and spiced food, white meats and desserts.

Critic Scores:
James Suckling - 90 Points

VEGETARIAN & VEGAN FRIENDLY

Region: Lisboa, Portugal

Grape Variety: Touriga Nacional

Tasting Notes: It gives a perfumed aroma with an instant hit of strawberries on the nose with a background of red summer fruits. The palate offers delicious cherry fruits with an elegant finish and refreshing acidity. Very easy drinking and perfect on a hot summers eve.

Food Pairing: A wonderful aperitif, very good complement to salads, fish soups, pasta, sushi and all the vegetarian and spiced gastronomy such as Indian, Chinese and Thai.

VEGAN FRIENDLY

Region: Rhone, France

Grape Variety: Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre

Tasting Notes: Salmon pink colour, clear and brilliant. The nose is fruity and spicy, reminiscent of wild strawberry and fine Provencal spices. The palate is full, well balanced and fruity with a long fresh finish. A beautiful and delicate rose which is a great example from the Rhone.

Food Pairing: It is often recommended as an aperitif, with charcuterie, tapas or picnic fare. Its fruitiness and acidity also make it suitable for grilled vegetables, salads with crusty dressings or even some light pasta dishes.

Points:
Le Guide Hatchette Des Vins 1 Star (Very Successful) - Awarded 2024

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