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River Stone Malbec Rose, Okanagan Valley BC
88 Points

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Region: British Columbia Okanagan Valley
Vintage: 2012
Price:
BC Private Wine Stores: $20.0 + price may vary
Winery: $19.9

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -568980
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WineScores' Review


From the South Okanagan and made from estate grown Malbec grapes.
Having just returned from Argentina, I sampled (and enjoyed) a lot of rose made from the Malbec variety.
This one is a deep cranberry shade with aromas of cherries, rhubarb, peppery spice, dried herbs/garrigue, raspberry seeds and dried flowers. It has some good structure; it leans dry but still exhibits some sweetness. The acidity is good and makes the red wild berry and toasted spice flavours pop. There is the slightest impression of tannin on the dry finish.
If you are looking for a rose to pair with grilled or barbecued foods and heartier fare, this is the one.



 
Recommended Pairings
Cheese - Semi Hard / Medium , White Meat Chicken/Pork, Appetizers, Aperitifs, Cocktails, Desserts


©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores reviewed - 2013-05-03 10:06:32.0

 

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