Rating 91
Style Rosé
Blend , Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Syrah / Shiraz, Vermentino
Vintage 2017
Appellation
Central Coast
California
USA
ABV 13.1%
Price $17.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2018-08-02

Perfect For

Boozy Beach Trips, Rosé All Day, Summer Sipping

Drink If You Like

Grenache, Provence rosé , Rosé

Malene Rosé 2017 Review

This is an elegant, complex, and tasty California rosé. It has a color and flavor like a classic rosé from Provence but is slightly bolder. Aromas include ripe honeydew, strawberries, and a hint of fresh rosemary, and flavors of more strawberries, melon, and a hint of bitter orange. This wine can go toe-to-toe with Provence rosés of a similar and higher price point and will be just as chic at any outdoor soiree.

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Malene Rosé 2017
This is an elegant, complex, and tasty California rosé. It has a color and flavor like a classic rosé from Provence but is slightly bolder. Aromas include ripe honeydew, strawberries, and a hint of fresh rosemary, and flavors of more strawberries, melon, and a hint of bitter orange. This wine can go toe-to-toe with Provence rosés of a similar and higher price point and will be just as chic at any outdoor soiree.

Reviewed On: 08-02-2018
91
POINTS
Malene Rosé 2017
This is an elegant, complex, and tasty California rosé. It has a color and flavor like a classic rosé from Provence but is slightly bolder. Aromas include ripe honeydew, strawberries, and a hint of fresh rosemary, and flavors of more strawberries, melon, and a hint of bitter orange. This wine can go toe-to-toe with Provence rosés of a similar and higher price point and will be just as chic at any outdoor soiree.

Reviewed On: 08-02-2018