Rosé

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2012

2011 Rose | Point 90

Reviewed by David Schildknecht

Composed of Grenache plus 37% Mourvèdre (which has dominated earlier, Bandol-inspired installments), all grown at Boushey or Ciel du Cheval, the 2011 Doyenne Rose delivers strawberry and purple plum fruit on a full, glossy, glycerol-rich, infectiously juicy palate, with Darjeeling tea, jasmine, and faint toasted nuttiness adding further interest and allure in an at once soothing and refreshing – not to mention lingering – finish. Enjoy this fine value over the next 9-12 months, though lay-in lots if you expect it to last that long!

Wine Enthusiast Magazine, July 2011

2009 Doyenne Rosé | 90 Points

Grenache takes the lead position in this dusty, salmon-colored rosé. It looks and tastes French, and has been given a bit more bottle age than most domestic rosés. Fruits run from wild strawberry and watermelon to light citrus, woven together and set against rather firm tannins. A substantial wine with real grip and depth. —Paul Gregutt

Zino Society, Northwest Emerging Wine Awards (N.E.W. Awards)

2010 Doyenne Rose | Gold

SEATTLE —July 21, 2011—Wine experts shared their knowledge of marketing, distribution, branding, sales, change of ownership, and production topics at the 2^nd Annual ZINO Society, ZINO Vino Liquid Assets Forum on July 18, 2011 at Urban Enoteca. The Forum concluded with the Northwest Emerging Wine Awards (N.E.W. Awards) Tasting. Qualifying wines included any new label from an established or new winery that is less than three vintages old. The winners were selected by attending ZINOphiles in three categories; red, white and rosé.

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Nov/Dec 2009

2008 Doyenne Rose | 90 Points

(70% Mourvedre, 15% Grenache, 15% Cinsault) Orange-pink color. Musky strawberry on the nose and palate. Supple and ripe, with good body but a light touch. Very attractive rose and made via a gentle maceration, rather than by the saignee method.

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