Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Interesting “Island of Beauty” Rose’ blend of Corsican varietals Niellucciu (40%) and Sciaccarellu (30%) and International varietals Grenache (15%) and Merlot (15%). Pale salmon/pink color. Aromas of fresh red berries and mint. Same red berries on the palate with touches of wet slate. Long mineral laiden finish. Fruit forward, but well balanced, dry and harmonious. Crisp and easy drinking. Excellent QPR! — 3 days ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.3

Love. Truly elegant. — 8 months ago

Mia Wines

9.5

Thr bottle is so cute with glass top/very good/not sweet/dryer side — 2 years ago

RustyR

9.3

Open. Strawberries — 3 months ago

Sherwin Taghdiri

9.2

A light fragrance of strawberry and florals…
Drinks really smoothly and light on the palate. Subtle strawberry flavor. Really is a super light and smooth drinks that is refreshing! Crisp and not that sweet. Super easy to drink!! — 5 months ago

with Anne

JKT

8.9

Perfect acidity and lift for Mary’s Bouillabaisse for Father’s Day with Wilson Mabel. — 2 years ago

Peter Hladun

9.3

Fantastic! — 4 months ago

romo

9.2

Forey wins this round of 13s, yet this CdBr is ethereally vegetal with a touch of stone fruit. — 8 months ago

Xista

9.0

Fruity, dry, apéro time — 2 years ago

Vanessa

9.1

Yves Leccia’s 2019 Île de Beauté IGP Rouge is a blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Niellucciu, hailing from the northerly appellation of Patrimonio, Corsica.

Île de Beauté – the namesake for many wines produced on the island – translates to ‘island of beauty’ in English.

This is a beautiful wine, indeed. It is medium ruby with ripe cherry, strawberry, and kirsch notes leaping out of the glass; it also offers licorice, fennel, violet, and subtle meaty characteristics. The fruit is unmistakably intense and concentrated. I suspect it’s a reflection of the dry, sun-soaked climate on this beautiful, mountainous Mediterranean Island.

This is such a versatile and food-friendly wine – it’s definitely worth a taste if you have the chance (preferably while gazing upon Corsica’s coastal seascapes). Cheers to the wines of Corsica! — 3 years ago

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