Gilbert Cellars
Wahluke Slope Rosé Blend
Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
At the old PCC and figured, "a pre-father's day, rosé?", saw this said, "Yup." Gilbert Cellars comes from a well known Washington family who have been farming the Yakima Valley for over 115 years, 13 years of which releasing wines - this one hailing from Wahluke slope. Wahluke slope AVA is a sub-appellation of the Columbia Valley AVA. It is a hot and dry climate which favors Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, neither of which are present in this blend. This rosé is a Bandol inspired blend of 80% Mourvèdre, 20% Grenache - so right off the bat, you know it's gonna be punchy, but at 12.1% alcohol, it's pleasantly dry. Drink this one on a warm afternoon this summer and let your troubles melt away. ~$18 | #rosé #gilbertcellars #wahlukeslope
On the eyes: Pale salmon-peach, starbright, med- stain, med- tears, no gas/floc.
On the nose: Lychee, rhubarb, fig leaf, wet slate, med- alcohol.
On the tongue: Med+ acid, med tannin, med- alcohol, med body, off dry, a bit tight. Bright unripe strawberry, white peach, hints of cranberry, touch of mineral on the way down. Not a particularly long finish - but rosés like this are meant to be thirst quenching not masterpieces.
At the old PCC and figured, "a pre-father's day, rosé?", saw this said, "Yup." Gilbert Cellars comes from a well known Washington family who have been farming the Yakima Valley for over 115 years, 13 years of which releasing wines - this one hailing from Wahluke slope. Wahluke slope AVA is a sub-appellation of the Columbia Valley AVA. It is a hot and dry climate which favors Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, neither of which are present in this blend. This rosé is a Bandol inspired blend of 80% Mourvèdre, 20% Grenache - so right off the bat, you know it's gonna be punchy, but at 12.1% alcohol, it's pleasantly dry. Drink this one on a warm afternoon this summer and let your troubles melt away. ~$18 | #rosé #gilbertcellars #wahlukeslope
On the eyes: Pale salmon-peach, starbright, med- stain, med- tears, no gas/floc.
On the nose: Lychee, rhubarb, fig leaf, wet slate, med- alcohol.
On the tongue: Med+ acid, med tannin, med- alcohol, med body, off dry, a bit tight. Bright unripe strawberry, white peach, hints of cranberry, touch of mineral on the way down. Not a particularly long finish - but rosés like this are meant to be thirst quenching not masterpieces.