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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2020 Rosé is a blend of 33% Malbec, 32% Cabernet Franc and 31% Petit Verdot, with the rest Merlot, very dry and coming in at 11.4% alcohol. Fresh and lively, this is a pink that leans to refinement and acidity. It shows off plenty of flavor but always finishes bright and dry. It's a perfect pink to sip all by itself on a warm day. Drink it very young, but it may hold a few years just fine.
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.
A far-reaching peninsula extending into the Atlantic Ocean from the city of New York, the Long Island appellation includes The Hamptons and North Fork AVAs. With a maritime climate and conditions not unlike that in Bordeaux, the region excels in the production of Bordeaux varieties, namely Merlot and Cabernet Franc.