Dark Horse Vineyard
The Original Dark Horse Limited Release Rosé Blend
Mendocino, North Coast, California, USA
I tell you this horse is a mudder. His mudder was a mudder. His father was a mudder. Exploding out of the gate with bright acidity and racing towards a quick finish, I'll take this horse any day. #QPR
I tell you this horse is a mudder. His mudder was a mudder. His father was a mudder. Exploding out of the gate with bright acidity and racing towards a quick finish, I'll take this horse any day. #QPR
4 people found it helpfulMay 1st, 2016
Great with food or for sipping. Paired well w/goat cheese appetizer!
Great with food or for sipping. Paired well w/goat cheese appetizer!
2 people found it helpfulMay 2nd, 2016Exactly what the label says - dry, bright, and crisp
Exactly what the label says - dry, bright, and crisp
1 person found it helpfulJun 8th, 2017
Thankful for this being a "limited release" because it just sucks as a Rose. This is White Zin and I'm not talking about good quality white Zin. This is bottom shelf white Zin next to the Boone's Farm wilder berry. It is dry but the peach overtones are so out of whack that it's almost sweet. I literally choked this down to get through the sampling. Before you haters say that I'm being biased because it's a Gallo project listen up! I actually enjoy the Dark Horse Merlot & Cab Sauv for what they are. This Rose is a classic example of what to expect this 2016 Rose season. Every vineyard is jumping on the Rose bandwagon and absolutely should not! CONSUMERS BEWARE!! We in the business have been trying for the past several years to convince consumers that Rose is not white Zin. This example just sets us back a decade of capitalized shit juice pressed to a pink hue. Avoid this like imitator! If you're a white Zin drinker you will absolutely enjoy it. If you're making a festive pink sangria then use this as a base. If you want to experience Rose then buy something else for a reputable region and producer. You can get good quality Loire valley Rose at this price point.
Thankful for this being a "limited release" because it just sucks as a Rose. This is White Zin and I'm not talking about good quality white Zin. This is bottom shelf white Zin next to the Boone's Farm wilder berry. It is dry but the peach overtones are so out of whack that it's almost sweet. I literally choked this down to get through the sampling. Before you haters say that I'm being biased because it's a Gallo project listen up! I actually enjoy the Dark Horse Merlot & Cab Sauv for what they are. This Rose is a classic example of what to expect this 2016 Rose season. Every vineyard is jumping on the Rose bandwagon and absolutely should not! CONSUMERS BEWARE!! We in the business have been trying for the past several years to convince consumers that Rose is not white Zin. This example just sets us back a decade of capitalized shit juice pressed to a pink hue. Avoid this like imitator! If you're a white Zin drinker you will absolutely enjoy it. If you're making a festive pink sangria then use this as a base. If you want to experience Rose then buy something else for a reputable region and producer. You can get good quality Loire valley Rose at this price point.
Mar 26th, 2016Great Rose and nice hint of peach. I can’t edit to have it again
Great Rose and nice hint of peach. I can’t edit to have it again
May 19th, 2020really good, cheap rose. lots of@color and full of flavor
really good, cheap rose. lots of@color and full of flavor
Oct 31st, 2019
Great taste for the price. Crisp but smooth finish.
Great taste for the price. Crisp but smooth finish.
Aug 23rd, 2019