Name: Dark Horse Rose
Variety: Tempranillo and four other varieties
Region: Madesto, Central Valley, California
Country: USA
Year: 2022
Price: $8.99
Wine Store Review: (From Wine.com): "Dark Horse Rose is a dry, fruit-forward Rose that is brilliant ruby red in color. The Rose offers aromas of strawberry, pomegranate, and rose petals. Layers of red berries, watermelon, hibiscus, and a hint of orange zest brighten the palate. This summer sipper is juicy and beautifully balanced."
Wine Folly: Rose wines range in taste from dry to sweet. They tend to be medium-bodied and have high fruit flavor profiles. The most dominant flavors within a Rose tend to be strawberry, honeydew melon, rose petal, celery, and orange peel. (pages 92-95 on Kindle)
My Review: This wine proved to be a lot more complex than I had expected. On the nose initially, the main aromas that stuck out to me were fresh berries (raspberries in particular), orange, lemon, and even a hint of sweet vanilla. The taste profile that I got steered me far away from the vanilla notes I was smelling, and led me more towards the citrus lane. There are strong flavors of strawberry, orange, and cantaloupe. There is a slight bitterness and sharpness to the finish, with strong acidity and dryness. This wasn't my favorite Rose I have had, but I did enjoy a few glasses!
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