Belle Glos Oeil de Perdrix Pinot Noir Blanc 2020
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This is a bespoke rosé in that the Pinot Noir grapes were grown specifically with the intention of making a rosé wine. Pale pink with a copper hue, this wine has a classic “eye of the partridge” color. Citrus-driven aromas carry through to the palate. On entry, bright acidity and flavors of pink grapefruit and lemon zest enliven the orange creamsicle notes, while hints of dried apricot and sweet spice add complexity. The brightness verges on minerality, but there is so much weight that the richness balances out the firm acidity and carries the flavors of dried fruit through the long-lasting finish.
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COMMENTARY: The 2020 Belle Glos Oeil de Perdrix is a lovely and alluring Rosé of Pinot Noir. TASTING NOTES: This wine offers attractive aromas and flavors of red fruit and mineral notes. Enjoy its slightly elevated and beautifully textured palate with oven-baked poultry in a wild mushroom and wine reduction sauce. (Tasted: March 13, 2021, San Francisco, CA)
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Whether it’s playful and fun or savory and serious, most rosé today is not your grandmother’s White Zinfandel, though that category remains strong. Pink wine has recently become quite trendy, and this time around it’s commonly quite dry. Since the pigment in red wines comes from keeping fermenting juice in contact with the grape skins for an extended period, it follows that a pink wine can be made using just a brief period of skin contact—usually just a couple of days. The resulting color depends on grape variety and winemaking style, ranging from pale salmon to deep magenta.
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