Joseph Swan Vineyards

Côtes du Rosa Russian River Valley Carignan

9.145 ratings
9.226 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Carignan
Top Notes For
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.3

Final vintage of this wine before the 100 year old Carignan vines were ripped out. Light and elegant with crunchy red fruit and refreshing acidity, 12.5% alc. Still youthful with years of further development ahead. I doubt that whatever replaced these vines can step to this.

Final vintage of this wine before the 100 year old Carignan vines were ripped out. Light and elegant with crunchy red fruit and refreshing acidity, 12.5% alc. Still youthful with years of further development ahead. I doubt that whatever replaced these vines can step to this.

Jun 9th, 2020
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

8.8

Very interesting old vine carignan from Olivet lane in the Russian river. Literally smells like cocaine. Fresh cranberry, bumble gum (almost cru Beaujolais) stays very light on its feet. So drinkable and really unique

Very interesting old vine carignan from Olivet lane in the Russian river. Literally smells like cocaine. Fresh cranberry, bumble gum (almost cru Beaujolais) stays very light on its feet. So drinkable and really unique

1 person found it helpfulMay 20th, 2015
Scott Kirkpatrick

2012 Vintage. Definitely worthy of a fist bump. But if I'm not mistaken, this will be the last vintage of this wine because the 100yr old Carignane vines it was sourced from was replanted. Drink up because nothing is forever.

2012 Vintage. Definitely worthy of a fist bump. But if I'm not mistaken, this will be the last vintage of this wine because the 100yr old Carignane vines it was sourced from was replanted. Drink up because nothing is forever.

1 person found it helpfulApr 25th, 2015
Max Reichwage

The greatest Russian River Carignane, juicy acidity, lively, whole cluster structure

The greatest Russian River Carignane, juicy acidity, lively, whole cluster structure

Dec 9th, 2016
Ted Kizor

Cherries lean. Been opened for 5 days and still jaw droppingly good with juicy acid and excellent red fruit. Love it.

Cherries lean. Been opened for 5 days and still jaw droppingly good with juicy acid and excellent red fruit. Love it.

Oct 20th, 2015
Blake Conklin

Cellar Hand Relic Winery

9.2

Great acidity. Easy drinking, light bodied. Perfect evening wine.

Great acidity. Easy drinking, light bodied. Perfect evening wine.

Jun 11th, 2015
Sean Nelson

Bright red fruit! Yummmmm!

Bright red fruit! Yummmmm!

Apr 27th, 2015
Max Reichwage

Over the hill but still has that Russian river valley essence

Over the hill but still has that Russian river valley essence

Apr 11th, 2015
Mark Lindzy

Absolutely enjoyable after being open for a day or so. Tart black fruit with grippy tannins, perfect for pot roast tonight.

Absolutely enjoyable after being open for a day or so. Tart black fruit with grippy tannins, perfect for pot roast tonight.

Mar 30th, 2015
Alex Hill

Solid acid

Solid acid

Mar 21st, 2015