Reviews & Ratings

2010 Benessere Rose

Winery: Benessere

Vintage: 2010

Wine Name/Vineyard:

Wine Category: Rose

Grape blend: 49% Zinfandel, 41% Sangiovese, & 10% Merlot

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $16

Cases produced: 284

KWG Score: 86.6 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: July 13, 2011

Wine Review: This strawberry red colored Rose opens with a mild wild rose and faint orange bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, round, and very easy to drink. The flavor profile is a pleasant mild strawberry with hints of a shirley temple. The finish is dry and pleasant. This quaffer will hit the spot on a hot summer day. Pair it with grilled Weisswurst. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Dazzling in the glass, our 2010 Rosato is brilliant pale crimson, with floral, mineral and brambly aromas. On the palate it's off-dry with intense raspberry flavors and hints of savory spice. The wine is supple and smooth, finishing with a little bright acidity. Save it for a pleasant spring or summer day, when you're eating outside. Serve it chilled, and don’t be afraid to drop an ice cube into your glass. Salute! - Jack Stuart, Winemaker

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