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River Stone Estate Winery Cabernet Franc Rose, Okanagan Valley BC
88 Points

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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2023
Price:
BC Private Wine Stores: $25.0 + price may vary
Winery: $24.9

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -309079
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Founded in 2001 by winemaker Ted Kane, River Stone is a small estate winery located in Oliver BC. It's comprised of two estate vineyards focusing primarily on Bordeaux-varieties and aromatic whites; the tasting room was opened in 2010.
It's been a decade since I last tasted the River Stone and I believe the rose was made from Malbec at that time.
Now made from Cabernet Franc grapes, which were cold soaked for between 24-48 hours to achieve this vibrant hue.
A salmony-ruby hue this off-dry rose suggests strawberries and honey, rhubarb and peach, red currents, faint spice and some herbal undertones. The palate echoes the nose; it is fruity and slick with nice levity. It has some structure from the tannins to make it a good food wine, and a zesty finish.


 
Recommended Pairings
Barbeque, Cheese - Semi Hard / Medium , Patio Sippers, Seafood/Fish, White Meat Chicken/Pork, Appetizers, Aperitifs, Cocktails, Desserts


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Wine Scores reviewed - 2024-05-08 10:06:32.0

 

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