A French Tavel Rosé: - Sent using Google Toolbar
Wine Reviewed
Château de Manissy Tavel Rosé Appellation Tavel Contrôlée 2010 13 % alcohol about $15
There were no marketing materials so let’s start by quoting the back label. “A fruity wine, with raspberry, and blackberry flavors. A blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Bourboulenc, ideal for all kinds of light meals.” And now for my review.
At the first sips this wine tasted of raspberries and was pleasantly sweet. I then nibbled on slightly sweet Japanese rice crackers with peanuts; in response this rosé’s acidity stepped up and the raspberries darkened. The main dish was a meatless lasagna made with spinach noodles. Now the wine was long and its acidity cleansed the mouth. I tasted raspberries and lemons. Dessert consisted of fresh raspberries that muted the rosé. The wine was muted but not gone; in fact it became metallic.
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