Calliope Rose 2011

VQA, Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada
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Score: Natalie's score Community Score: 4.3/5 Community Reviews: 3 Add My Review Product #: 175992 Wine Type: Rosés	Price: $13.99 Alcohol: 13.72% Drink: 2012-2014 Bottle size: 750 ml Winery: Calliope Agent: Appellation Wines
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Reviewed June 22, 2012 by Natalie MacLean

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Opinions about wine differ greatly as the experience is subjective. You may find it helpful to compare this critical evaluation of the wine with mine as well as your own:

Valerie Stride rated this wine as 85/100 with the following review:

White peppered strawberries you say? A good-value, beautiful wine from start to finish. Firm strawberries and ripened raspberries greet your nose. An undertone of floral aromatics follow. The palate is that kind of spice you expect from a Syrah, but with less intensity. Cranberry, predominates just past the white pepper notes. Longer finish than expected! If you appreciate the colour of wine, you have to see this one; its salmon hues are something to behold! Tasted great with mulled apple cider marinated pork chops and tri-colour quinoa. Cheers!

Syrah 70%: Viognier 30%
A pretty vibrant, delicate pink colour with aromas of wild strawberry,
cherry, rose petal, peach and dried sage. The palate is savoury and dry with
refreshing acidity, bright red fruit flavours of summer berries and a long,
thirst-quenching mineral finish with hints of paprika and dried herbs.

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Serve this wine between 55-60 degrees Farenheit or 12-16 degrees Celsius.

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