Sleight Of Hand Cellars

Black Rock Vineyard The Magician's Assistant Cabernet Franc Rosé

9.051 ratings
9.28 pro ratings
Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Cabernet Franc
Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Potato, White Rice, Herbs, Tomato-Based, Pasta, Mushrooms, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Lamb, Turkey, Pork, Duck, Venison
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David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

A little Rosé magic from Sleight of Hand on Christmas Eve. The Magicians Assistant Rosé is one of better Rosés I had recently. On the nose; pink rose petals, beautiful fragrant soft minerals, powdery chalkiness and lean fruits of; watermelon near the rhine, cherries, strawberries & pink grapefruit w/ a touch of sugar. The mouthfeel is medium, rich and a touch gluey. The palate fruits match the nose. Minerals that grip softly, just the right amount of powdery chalkiness, pink roses, watermelon Jolly rancher, perfect round acidity and an elegant, balanced finish. Merry Christmas everyone ! May it be joyous! 🎁🎄❄️⛄️🥗

A little Rosé magic from Sleight of Hand on Christmas Eve. The Magicians Assistant Rosé is one of better Rosés I had recently. On the nose; pink rose petals, beautiful fragrant soft minerals, powdery chalkiness and lean fruits of; watermelon near the rhine, cherries, strawberries & pink grapefruit w/ a touch of sugar. The mouthfeel is medium, rich and a touch gluey. The palate fruits match the nose. Minerals that grip softly, just the right amount of powdery chalkiness, pink roses, watermelon Jolly rancher, perfect round acidity and an elegant, balanced finish. Merry Christmas everyone ! May it be joyous! 🎁🎄❄️⛄️🥗

Dec 25th, 2017
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

The Magician’s Assistant is a single-vineyard 100 percent Cabernet Franc from Blackrock vineyard. On the nose, beautiful florals-pink roses. Strawberries, cherries, black raspberries and notes of ripe melon & tangerine. On the palate; soft roses, muted strawberries, cherries, watermelon, notes of tangerine & grapefruit. Nice saline, near perfect acidity, and a round almost candied, beautiful finish. Drink all day. Beautiful Rosé.

The Magician’s Assistant is a single-vineyard 100 percent Cabernet Franc from Blackrock vineyard. On the nose, beautiful florals-pink roses. Strawberries, cherries, black raspberries and notes of ripe melon & tangerine. On the palate; soft roses, muted strawberries, cherries, watermelon, notes of tangerine & grapefruit. Nice saline, near perfect acidity, and a round almost candied, beautiful finish. Drink all day. Beautiful Rosé.

Aug 23rd, 2017
Chandni Patel

Walla Walla wines start now. Tasting with Trey at Sleight of Hand.

Walla Walla wines start now. Tasting with Trey at Sleight of Hand.

1 person found it helpfulMar 26th, 2014
Eric Adams

Eric had this 11 years ago

Eric had this 11 years ago

1 person found it helpfulMar 13th, 2014
Greg Giere

Consistently delicious.

Consistently delicious.

1 person found it helpfulMar 13th, 2014
Eric Adams

Sushi time

Sushi time

1 person found it helpfulJan 11th, 2014
Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

9.2

My favorite Washington Rosé for vintage 2013 was Martin-Scott's, but since that sold out and Cairdeas' rosé sold out, this one takes the cake. Apparently there's some left. My recommendation...get some!!! Before Trey sells out. Oh...we got to taste the 2014 rosé, that one will be better.

My favorite Washington Rosé for vintage 2013 was Martin-Scott's, but since that sold out and Cairdeas' rosé sold out, this one takes the cake. Apparently there's some left. My recommendation...get some!!! Before Trey sells out. Oh...we got to taste the 2014 rosé, that one will be better.

Sep 24th, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

8.9

A Cabernet franc based rose with red cherry jolly rancher fruit rose petal fruit very pretty nose. Light raspberry fruit with pretty floral notes and lovely freshness a bone dry finish long and lingering with excellent structure and length. Finish 40+ excellent

A Cabernet franc based rose with red cherry jolly rancher fruit rose petal fruit very pretty nose. Light raspberry fruit with pretty floral notes and lovely freshness a bone dry finish long and lingering with excellent structure and length. Finish 40+ excellent

Aug 11th, 2014
Kelly

A perfect dry rose! I lean towards the dry French rose’s but have yet to find a rose better than this one. It’s made with Can franc and the only wine I’ve given a perfect 10, it is the bar for rose.

A perfect dry rose! I lean towards the dry French rose’s but have yet to find a rose better than this one. It’s made with Can franc and the only wine I’ve given a perfect 10, it is the bar for rose.

May 20th, 2019
dan boedeker

100% Cab Franc rose. Best rose that I have had north of California.

100% Cab Franc rose. Best rose that I have had north of California.

Aug 24th, 2018