2014 Hammell Wine Alliance El Crüe Rose’. Along with SQN, the only Rose' I always decant. Three hours in the big glass vessel. Definitely not your Grand Dad's Rose'. 15.5% alcohol. Huge, full throttle style, but done with finesse. The bright red color of a red cream soda. Fresh cut flowers and strawberries on the nose. A guava-papaya-raspberry smoothie on the palate. You'll be hard-pressed to find a lengthier finish on a Rose'. I vaguely remember Mr Hammell suggesting drinking as opposed to holding, but this wine probably has some longevity based on tonight's performance. If you haven't sought out Mr Hammell's wines up to now, I strongly suggest you jump on the train before it departs the station. This guy is good. @Hammell
2014 Hammell Wine Alliance El Crüe Rose’. Along with SQN, the only Rose' I always decant. Three hours in the big glass vessel. Definitely not your Grand Dad's Rose'. 15.5% alcohol. Huge, full throttle style, but done with finesse. The bright red color of a red cream soda. Fresh cut flowers and strawberries on the nose. A guava-papaya-raspberry smoothie on the palate. You'll be hard-pressed to find a lengthier finish on a Rose'. I vaguely remember Mr Hammell suggesting drinking as opposed to holding, but this wine probably has some longevity based on tonight's performance. If you haven't sought out Mr Hammell's wines up to now, I strongly suggest you jump on the train before it departs the station. This guy is good. @Hammell
2 people found it helpfulAug 20th, 2017
1st day of beach week and this is couldn't be a more symbiotic pairing. My first try with the Hammell rose' and I'm impressed. I've been impressed by their whole operation--attitude, customer service and wine--since jump. Kudos. You won't see a much higher rating for a rose' from me. Yum.
1st day of beach week and this is couldn't be a more symbiotic pairing. My first try with the Hammell rose' and I'm impressed. I've been impressed by their whole operation--attitude, customer service and wine--since jump. Kudos. You won't see a much higher rating for a rose' from me. Yum.
2 people found it helpfulAug 1st, 2016
Stanley had this 6 years ago
Stanley had this 6 years ago
1 person found it helpfulAug 27th, 2018
Grant had this 6 years ago
Grant had this 6 years ago
1 person found it helpfulAug 22nd, 2018
El Crue - Ok everyone, give me your interpretation of this label.
El Crue - Ok everyone, give me your interpretation of this label.
1 person found it helpfulAug 18th, 2018A delicious and fun rose with a wonderful blood orange hue to it. Hammell’s Roses clock in at 15% ABV but you would never know it given the balance and mouth watering flavor profile. Gotta love the labels. Who’s that mysterious ghost like character lurking in the upper right hand corner?
A delicious and fun rose with a wonderful blood orange hue to it. Hammell’s Roses clock in at 15% ABV but you would never know it given the balance and mouth watering flavor profile. Gotta love the labels. Who’s that mysterious ghost like character lurking in the upper right hand corner?
1 person found it helpfulJun 30th, 2018I like the 2017 better but no complaints about this
I like the 2017 better but no complaints about this
1 person found it helpfulJun 10th, 2018
Really memorable nose, stood out for the aromatics
Really memorable nose, stood out for the aromatics
1 person found it helpfulMay 27th, 2018Love this stuff. Big and bold, better with lots of air.
Love this stuff. Big and bold, better with lots of air.
1 person found it helpfulMay 12th, 2018Grant had this 7 years ago
Grant had this 7 years ago
1 person found it helpfulMay 12th, 2018
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