Clendenen Family Vineyards

Bien Nacido Estate Plantings Rosé Mondeuse

9.052 ratings
9.09 pro ratings
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Mondeuse
Top Notes For
Austin Hohnke

Apple blossom, red apple skin, underripe blackberry, stone fruit, orange pith, flint, and chalk. Loads of acid and all around structure. Undergoes malolactic and ages in neutral oak.
Has all the right stuff for further cellaring.
Hard to find. Far more complex than many of the tasting notes give it credit for.

Apple blossom, red apple skin, underripe blackberry, stone fruit, orange pith, flint, and chalk. Loads of acid and all around structure. Undergoes malolactic and ages in neutral oak.
Has all the right stuff for further cellaring.
Hard to find. Far more complex than many of the tasting notes give it credit for.

May 2nd, 2024
Maggie J

Absolutely delicious. Bright fruit - ripe cherry, earth, oak, medium acidity. Enjoyed over 2 days. Second day enjoyed with New York strip, cauliflower risotto, and salad. I died!

Absolutely delicious. Bright fruit - ripe cherry, earth, oak, medium acidity. Enjoyed over 2 days. Second day enjoyed with New York strip, cauliflower risotto, and salad. I died!

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Eric Urbani

A little to racy / almost effervescent for me

A little to racy / almost effervescent for me

Feb 11th, 2017
Robin Clasper

Sommelier/Wine Director Georgetown Wines, Blogger PullCorks

9.1

Delicious little rosé for the end of summer. Med body with lots of red fruit leaping out the glass. Medium acid but a delicious glass, went nicely with spicy brined chicken off the grill.

Delicious little rosé for the end of summer. Med body with lots of red fruit leaping out the glass. Medium acid but a delicious glass, went nicely with spicy brined chicken off the grill.

Aug 31st, 2015
Stacy Markow

Fruity strawberries with some freshness

Fruity strawberries with some freshness

Jul 21st, 2015
Dan Fredman

Chef Sommelier World of Pinot Noir

9.0

Right wine at the the time, perfect with bell pepper omelette. Strawberries and cranberries, yum!

Right wine at the the time, perfect with bell pepper omelette. Strawberries and cranberries, yum!

Oct 2nd, 2014
Zachary Leinberger

Mon dieu! Mondeuse! A native of Savoie, in Cali fashion. A strong man who's been doing some zen mediatation. Stone bones, red fruit, and a tart worldview.

Mon dieu! Mondeuse! A native of Savoie, in Cali fashion. A strong man who's been doing some zen mediatation. Stone bones, red fruit, and a tart worldview.

Sep 7th, 2014
Daniel Sullivan

Transparent brilliant ruby.
Watermelon, Rainier cherry, forest floor nose.
Tart and fresh.

Transparent brilliant ruby.
Watermelon, Rainier cherry, forest floor nose.
Tart and fresh.

Dec 16th, 2023
Vin d’Ottawa

A Rose of Mondrian grapes with a restrained, dry character and some structure to it.

A Rose of Mondrian grapes with a restrained, dry character and some structure to it.

Jul 5th, 2023
Gregory Spock

Saline strawberries with a beautiful bouquet. Medium weight and a slight effervescence. Holds up nicely with a juicy loaded cheeseburger.

Saline strawberries with a beautiful bouquet. Medium weight and a slight effervescence. Holds up nicely with a juicy loaded cheeseburger.

Oct 17th, 2020