Reviews & Ratings

2012 Charles Smith Rose "Charles and Charles Rose"

Winery: Charles Smith

Vintage: 2012

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Charles and Charles Rose"

Wine Category: Rose

Grape blend: 81% Syrah, 16% Mourvèdre, 2% Cinsault & 1% Grenache

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Columbia Valley

State or country: WA

Price: $12

Cases produced: 20,100

KWG Score: 88 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: March 23, 2014

Wine Review: This light pink colored dry rose opens with a faint orange bouquet with a hint of strawberry. On the palate, this wine is light bodied, balanced and savory. The flavor profile is a mineral infused strawberry with hints plum and Anjou pear. The finish is dry and refreshing. This wine is a nice summer option to serve chilled at the beach. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: The 2012 Rose exhibits a beautiful pink color, tinged with a subtle salmon hue and coppered fuchsia edges. The aromas pop with wild strawberry, rose, cherry, subtle hibiscus and a touch of citrus, with underlying dried herb, crushed gravel and mineral tones. These bright fruit and savory flavors continue through the palate with great acidity that carries into the finish. Our goal is create a balance between fruit, savory and acid notes so that not one element is overly dominant.

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