Simple Life Rose 2017
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The Simple Life Rosé is distinct and intentionally made in an understated style. Skin contact was minimized to promote fruit forward aromas, bright flavors, and a stunning pale, rose gold color. Minimizing grape skin contact also helps build a wine with soft tannins that lets the acidity and minerality shine through.
Blend: 77% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 7% Zinfandel, and 6% Barbera
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An understated yet international style and taste profile makes this an “overdeliverer” in our book. A blend of 77% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 7% Zinfandel, and 6% Barbera presents a dusted rose and high-toned floral nose and palate. The undercore of minerality and delicate pear adds texture to a wine with fine acidity. What a find.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: One of the most common questions, when consumers choose a pink wine is: Is this a blush or is this a rose? The 2017 Simple Life Rosé is a delicious and bona fide real table wine putting it squarely into the rose grouping. TASTING NOTES: This wine shows pretty red fruit aromas and flavors. Its firm palate invites a pairing with an open-faced roast turkey sandwich. (Tasted: June 15, 2018, San Francisco, CA)
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