Ode to Lulu California Old Vine Rosé Blend

Lovely domestic interpretation of Tempier Rose and at half the Tempier price how can one complain?

The 2021 Rosé Ode to Lulu shows mineral-tinged aromas of red berries, nectarine and citrus zest complemented by herb notes. Silky and energetic on the palate, offering white peach, strawberry and tangerine flavors with delineation and tension. A floral note lingers on the finish. $24.00 (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, August 2022)

Mataro fun that conjures Bandol! Tropical fruits and flowers peek like a sassy petticoat out from under sleek stones, stone fruits and saucy red berries all with a lean bite. I love it.

It’s tough to find fault with Bedrock as a whole, but I’ve determined after a few passes that their rose’ is not exactly my cup (of old vine Mourvèdre) it’s a little dense and uninspiring for me. There’s a dormancy of fruit that puts me off and perhaps I’m missing the point on the intended style...because this house is so savvy at making wines of unique character and place. I know my viewpoint lands in the distinct minority here. I’m cool with that.

Beautiful rose. Very pale. Explosively fruity: raspberry and watermelon rind with a hint of Lees. -yet crisp, light and fresh.

Still my fave rosé of the summer

Beautiful once again in this vintage, a worthy tribute to the titular Lulu’s iconic rose...and like the original, I imagine this would age nicely

And just like thaf a whole case is gone. It’s barely July, but its’s been hitting 100 frequently enough that these tend to disappear. Just as the last drops of this were going down I said the same words i’ve said for the last 5 straight summers “I never order enough of this stuff”.

Vivid pale orange-pink. Expressive scents of fresh red berries, orange pith, pungent flowers and chalky minerals show excellent focus and lift. Fine-grained and nervy in the mouth, offering zesty red currant, strawberry and blood orange flavors and a spicy jolt of white pepper on the back half. The floral note sneaks back in steadily on a silky, persistent, mineral-driven finish. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, June 2018)

Consistently my favorite rose. I’ve already been through a half case of these this summer. The bottles are under screwcap so there is no variation, every sip from every bottle is just as delicious as the last.