Dark Horse Wines

The Original Limited Release California Rosé Blend

8.386 ratings
7.72 pro ratings
California, USA
Rosé Blend
Potato, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Turkey, Pork, Herbs, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Nuts & Seeds, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, Baking Spices, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Quinoa, Sweet Potato, Shellfish
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Carson

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
Michael Geyer

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, 2016
Elizabeth Mitchell

Dry, a little too sweet. But good for the price.

Dry, a little too sweet. But good for the price.

1 person found it helpfulJul 9th, 2016
Carly Streeter

good cheap rosé

good cheap rosé

1 person found it helpfulApr 17th, 2016
Wine101Hamden

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, 2016
Melissa Pardo

I'll do it again but not the best.

I'll do it again but not the best.

Mar 4th, 2017
Renee Dopko

A favorite of mine.

A favorite of mine.

Oct 20th, 2016
Alli Knudsen Fillmore

Meh. Better options than this. Wouldn't buy again.

Meh. Better options than this. Wouldn't buy again.

Oct 9th, 2016
Niels Busschots

Nice Calif rosé

Nice Calif rosé

Sep 28th, 2016
Kathleen

Just ok

Just ok

Aug 27th, 2016