Basic Information: Decoy Rosé 2017
Producer – Decoy Wines
Vintage – 2017
Region – California
Varietal – Syrah, Carignan, Vermentino, Pinot Noir
Pricing – $17.99
Alcohol – 13.5%
Appearance
This wine is clear and pale salmon in color.
Aroma/Nose
Wine comes off clean with medium (+) intensity aromas. The aromas consist of fresh blossom, grapefruit, lemon, strawberry, peach and mineral. I would consider this wine youthful.
Taste/Palate
On the palate, the wine is dry with high acidity, low tannins and medium body. This wine also has medium (+) intensity of flavors. The flavor profile closely mirrors the nose. Flavors consisting of blossom, grapefruit, lemon, strawberry and mineral. The finish is medium (+) in length with the mineral note carrying the profile after the wine is gone.
Overall Experience
This Decoy Rosé 2017 had a great balance, complexity, intensity and finish making it an outstanding rosé. A refreshing summer sip that is perfect for warm summer evening. This wine is recommended for drinking now and not suitable for further ageing.
Pairings
Food – Beef, Lamb, Pork, Fish, Chicken
Cigar – H. Upmann Ingot Rose
Publication Ratings
Wine Enthusiast – 91pts.
Winemakers Notes
This crisp and elegant rosé displays enticing aromas of pink grapefruit and fresh- picked strawberries, along with hints of honeydew melon and raspberry. On the palate, it is bright and balanced, with layers of vibrant fruit and subtle notes of minerals and spice.
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