James Cole

Napa Valley Rosé Blend

9.16 ratings
9.12 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Malbec, Grenache
Tomato-Based, Beef, Potato, Venison, White Rice, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Pasta, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Turkey, Veal, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

Very Bandol in style. Simple, fresh, easy to drink. Tangerine, pink grapefruit, strawberry, hints of fresh rhubarb flesh, citrus blend, dry crushed rocks, river stone, some chalkiness, pink roses, white flowers, good acidity and simple fresh but uneventful finish.

Very Bandol in style. Simple, fresh, easy to drink. Tangerine, pink grapefruit, strawberry, hints of fresh rhubarb flesh, citrus blend, dry crushed rocks, river stone, some chalkiness, pink roses, white flowers, good acidity and simple fresh but uneventful finish.

Jul 17th, 2023
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

So, Colleen of James Cole loves Rose. James Cole, at the time, did not make a Rose. James grew weary of her drinking other producers Rose; which prompted him to make one. It's a small production of about 200-300 cases. He releases this on Valentines Day and makes a beautiful inscription on the bottle just to her. Nice touch James. This is made from Malbec and is much darker in color than most Roses. Blackberry reduction, dark cherries, cherries, pouched strawberries, brilliant crumbled chalkiness and minerals, dark moist soil and a rich, thick, beautiful long finish.

So, Colleen of James Cole loves Rose. James Cole, at the time, did not make a Rose. James grew weary of her drinking other producers Rose; which prompted him to make one. It's a small production of about 200-300 cases. He releases this on Valentines Day and makes a beautiful inscription on the bottle just to her. Nice touch James. This is made from Malbec and is much darker in color than most Roses. Blackberry reduction, dark cherries, cherries, pouched strawberries, brilliant crumbled chalkiness and minerals, dark moist soil and a rich, thick, beautiful long finish.

Feb 18th, 2017
Mary Lisicky

Dry rose

Dry rose

May 27th, 2016
Laura Hodges

2013 James Cole 100% Malbec Rose color of cranberry juice Dark potpourri with a caramelized strawberry dark raspberry on the palate. Finishes with flavor of sorbet.

2013 James Cole 100% Malbec Rose color of cranberry juice Dark potpourri with a caramelized strawberry dark raspberry on the palate. Finishes with flavor of sorbet.

Feb 1st, 2015
Robert W

Robert had this 6 years ago

Robert had this 6 years ago

Jun 11th, 2018
Tim Gatto

Tim had this 8 years ago

Tim had this 8 years ago

Aug 25th, 2016