Thursday, March 28, 2013

Tasting - Sainte Victoire Cotes de Provence Rose

Name: Sainte Victoire Cotes de Provence
Variety: Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault
Region: Provence
Country: France
Year: 2011
Price: $8.95 

Shop Review: Bright salmon pink; typical of the fresh but warm Provence style. Refined and complex on the nose, with summer fruit and floral notes. Dry and crisp, with a delicate flavor and full texture (Vintage Cellar).

Personal Review: One of the first things I noticed about the Sainte Victoire Cotes de Provence Rose was that it had an extremely light pink color to it. It was in the middle of a white wine and a rose. It had a floral nose like many of the other wines I have tasted, however, it was a different kind of floral. As ironic as this is, it reminded me of roses. It also had a toasty smell to it that reminded me of warmth. With such a complex nose to it, I was a bit let down by the taste of the wine. While I do enjoy when wines have soft tannins, this wine needed a bit more in my opinion. It felt like it was lacking and I almost felt like I was drinking a flavored floral water. 

Food: N/A

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