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Thirty Bench Small Lot Rose 2011 Wine Review

Thirty Bench Small Lot Rose 2011

Thirty Bench Small Lot Rose 2011

Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

Community Score:88/100

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Price: $22.00

Drink: 2012-2013

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 12.1%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Rosés


Winery: Thirty Bench

Agent: Andrew Peller Limited

Natalie's Score: 88/100

Rhubard-cranberry with sour cherry notes. Bone-dry and refreshing. Medium-bodied.

Rose food pairings: pork tenderloin in a rhubarb red wine reduction; grilled calamari; pan-seared trout with a dried cranberry couscous; seafood salads; vegetarian pastas tossed with feta cheese; gourmet pizza topped with sun-dried tomato, basil, feta cheese.

This Thirty Bench Small Lot Rose 2011 was reviewed on July 6, 2012 by Natalie MacLean

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Salmon pink colour with a fresh aroma of wild strawberry, red currant and tea leaves.
This dry, light to medium-bodied Rosé has a clean, refreshing mouth-feel, and delicate tannins that provide structure.
Juicy red berries, cherry, white currant and blood orange flavours fill the mouth, followed by red berry tea, currant, raspberry and pomegranate flavours lingering through on the finish.

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