I do enjoy a good Rose wine during the summer months, for me it's lighter than a red wine but still gives me the impression I'm drinking more than a white. A good one can stand up to various meats from the grill, and pairs nicely with grilled veggies including grilled Portobello mushrooms.
Fossil Point sources their grapes from various Central Coast vineyards which have soils that are composed of old oyster shells and Calcareous shale and coarse sand. They get breezes from the Pacific ocean which keeps the temps moderate and allows the fruit to mature slowly and evenly.
When I first opened the bottle it had distinct notes of citrus and red berries in the nose, the palate had the citrus with a slight bitterness I wasn't in love with. The bitterness fades after 20 minutes or so and the wine fills out more. I decided to put the cork back in and try it the next day, as it seemed out of sync.
What a difference waiting has made, the nose is a delight to smell with the citrus, a raspberry/strawberry note and a hint of rhubarb. The palate has the citrus (sweet mandarin orange, ruby grapefruit) a hint of peach, and finishes with a pleasant crispness from balanced acidity. It also has a nice slightly thick mouthfeel that begs another sip...
I enjoyed this with some leftover chicken schnitzel, red cabbage and sauerkraut from the Von Trapp brew pub, my wife had a smoked turkey and Cabot cheddar sandwich with her glass. The wine tasted good with both dishes, and l can't wait to try it with some slow cooked ribs, or bbq chicken.
62% Grenache, 38% Syrah, both red grapes that can make a Rose full of flavor....this is one non-red wine that would benefit from opening the bottle an hour ahead of time, or pour the bottle into a carafe or decanter and keep it chilled until serving.
Available at the NH Liquor outlets for $8.99, and it qualifies for an additional 15% off during the American wine sale if you buy a case or more. That drops the price to $7.64 per bottle... can it get any better?
Cheers!
Ed
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