A joint effort involving Charles Bieler (Three Thieves and Rebel Wine; their The Show Cabernet Sauvignon is reviewed on this site) and Charles Smith (Charles Smith Wines and K Vintners; Kung Fu Girl Riesling, Eve Chardonnay and Boom Boom Syrah among others are also reviewed on these pages).Sourced from Syrah grapes grown in a single vineyard, the Talcott Vineyard in the Wahluke Slope area of Columbia Valley, Washington. The 2008 vintage recieved 90 pts in Wine Spectator.
Rose’ wines are made from red wine grapes, but with white wine-making methods. The red grape skins are removed from the grape juice after a short period of time, giving the Rose’ a much lighter color than traditional red wines. In the Charles and Charles Rose’ the grape skins are removed as soon as the grapes are pressed.
The color is peach fuzz pink. The nose is huge, strawberry shortcake and rose petals. The flavor is not sweet, but tart, crisp, refreshing. Tart strawberry dominates, then some rounder smoother melon kicks in. Tart light berry with a hint of lime finish. Good acidity and structure, a well constructed wine.
Rose’ wine is huge in Europe, in countries that have a Cafe’ culture. People sit in Cafe’s all night long and visit with friends while drinking wine. They need a crisp, light, but good tasting wine with a low or moderate alcohol level, and a good Rose’ fills the bill.
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