The Foreign Affair Winery Amarosé 2015

rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

This is (at least) my sixth attempt to find the most interesting rosé this summer. And this one tops the list! Without a doubt the blend of three varietals and the appassamiento process increases the overall profile of this Niagara. A gorgeous deeper hued rosé - a vibrant coral pink and aromas aromas of peach, cherry, strawberry-rhubarb pie, and sweetgrass take this wine to a step above other rosés. The flavours of fresh berries, robust cherries and a hint of mandarin orange. I enjoyed this wine with oysters and a salad but it would easily pair with a cheese plate, grilled scallops. Or enjoy it on its own!

Matt Steeves rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Foreign Affair Winery has done it again...they've produced another unique and remarkably delicious new style of wine combining the best features of two of my favourite wines, Italian Amarone and the king of the summer patio, Rosé. The 2015 Amarosé is a beautiful blend of 57% Pinot Noir, 22% Riesling, and 21% Chardonnay with small components of the Riesling and Pinot Noir having undergone the famous appassimento (drying of the grapes) to produce even more rich flavour, body, and complexity. The colour is a gorgeous salmon-rose gold that lights up in the summer sun like a fancy diamond. Bursting with sweet strawberry shortcake, cherry, watermelon and dried herbs, the palate strikes the perfect balance of sweet strawberry and refreshing cherry with a long and luscious finish. Enjoy with smoked salmon, grilled fish and seafood, charcuterie, or one of my favourites, while chillin' with a few friends on your patio. A beautiful rosé that's unlike all the others, and at $18.95 it offers exceptional value! Vintages release June 11, 2016. Tasted April 2016. 90+ points. Matt Steeves - www.quercusvino.ca