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Review	Product Name	Vintage	Rating	Date Sort ascending	Favorite
GAI'A - Paste	GAI'A 14-18h Rosé	2018		Jun-2019
Review “You like tongue twisters? Say “Agiorgitiko” five times fast. This Nemean pink is so bright and glowing it looks like someone stuck an LED into the bottle. A youthful, fruity wine from a very ancient region, it’s in the middleweight range body-wise, and has a laid-back, kind of insouciant vibe, as well as a strong hit of cherry and a tart… well, the winemaker’s notes call out gooseberry, but if I ate a gooseberry my first comment would be “whoa, this tastes like wine,” so… I’ll just say it’s got some layered tartness and a super pleasant finish.”
Castello di Bossi - Paste	Rosato Toscana IGT	2018		Jun-2019
Review “This is a saignee rosato of Chianti grapes (so, mostly Sangiovese). Saignee-style pinks got a bad rap thanks to some frankly crappy ones that were popular in the 1980s (if “white Zinfandel” is a phrase that gives you the willies, you know what I mean), but it’s an old method and it makes some really nice wines too. Salmon-colored and a bit intense, this wine one you’d never mistake for a French rosé; the herbaceous, dusty nose is pure Tuscany. Cherry, cranberry, dry earth, old stone, hints of rosemary. To die for with a big bowl of pasta or some grilled seafood.”
Yalumba - Paste	Yalumba Y Series Sangiovese Rosé	2018		Apr-2019
Review “A Tuscan varietal with an Aussie accent. Barossa Valley fruit, pale copper tone, and for those keeping score on fining agents, this one’s vegan. Flavors favor white peach, fraise de bois, orange, kumquat, and something I cannot put my finger on that reminds me of Chilean guava but isn’t (yes, I know, helpful)-a mystery exotic fruit of some kind with a herbaceous kick. It’s wild-fermented if that matters to you, and has a bright, effusive perfume (citrusy and strawberry-ish). A nice mineral note haunts the finish, which is silky and pretty persistent.”
Castello di Bossi - Paste	Rosato Toscana IGT	2018		Apr-2019
Review “A pink Sangiovese from Tuscany with a clear coral color, made by “saignee” method. There is a dusty character to this wine, and layers of resinous herbs (rosemary for sure, maybe lavender, maybe thyme) and cherries. A little bit of pomegranate. Hey, do you like cheese? Roast Chicken? Caponata? You and this wine are in agreement.”
Librandi - Paste	Cirò Rosato DOC	2018		Apr-2019
Review “From the coast of Calabria, land of many spicy dishes, this wine is made from 100% Gaglioppo, a heritage varietal of Calabria that you don’t see planted abundantly elsewhere. Bold, fruit-punch color. Hallmark flavors of Gaglioppo are terra cotta, redcurrant, leather and raspberry. In this pink iteration, spicy notes come to the fore. There’s a dusty quality to it and a lot of raspberry flavors. Traces of redcurrant and tobacco. If you’re playing with southern Italian dishes this wine would be such a good plan. Even if you’re not, actually.”
Botromagno - Paste	Rosé Di LuLú	2018		Apr-2019
Review “A Pugliese blend of Montepulciano and Nero di Troia, which is a perfume-bomb grape native to the region. In this bottle the two combine to create a strong impression of bright red berries (raspberry, strawberry, redcurrant) and ripe cherries. It’s not in the “ethereal” or “delicate” range; it’s fruity and earthy and solid and structured. There’s a thing in the terroir of many Italian wines where they seem to taste like the soil they grow in is geologically ancient? That. So it’s a fun counterpoint of “old” and “youthful” and it will certainly enhance your dinner hour.”
Tournon by M. Chapoutier - Paste	Mathilda Rosé	2018		Apr-2019
Review “Michel Chapoutier down under? Yes please. Yummy varietal Grenache from Victoria made in a style that recalls Provence. It has a candied quality (as distinct from sweetness; this stuff is bone dry) with aromatics that recall sugared flowers (rose and violet for me). On the palate, there is a kind of dry red fruit thing, something slightly tannic or tart-rhubarb? Cranberry? Crabapple? Maybe pomegranate. And definitely a wild raspberry note. This is a versatile food wine but also a more than pleasant aperitif.”
Pico Maccario - Paste	Lavignone Rosato	2018		Apr-2019
Review “This is a Barbera from Piemonte and it has a certain quiet elegance that hits you before you ever pull the cork. Ghostly pink hue with rose-gold reflexes. On the nose, a youthful and lively chord of watermelon and strawberry, hay and wet rock. The texture is soft and velvety with understated, refined acidity. There’s a vein of granite minerality and a softly persistent finish. You can pair this with just about anything but it made me wish for fava beans and mushrooms, or grilled steelhead. Or hey, both.”
Tasca d'Almerita - Paste	Regaleali Le Rose Terre Siciliane IGT	2018		Apr-2019
Review “Nerello Mascalese. The Sicilian Pinot Noir does not always directly express rose petals but this one sure does. Super-classy and stylish but not faddish, this wine is big on elegance and depth. Dark salmon color, quite rich, with blackberry and raspberry notes and a candied cherry finish. Volcanic terroir, enduring finish. Globally food-friendly, but beware: You might polish it off before anything hits the table.”
KRIS - Paste	KRIS Rosé Veneto IGT	2018		Apr-2019
Review “This stylish pink from Alto Adige fruit is composed of Rondinella and Corvina grapes. Gorgeous pale pink color with light violet glints, and a summery nose full of peaches, nectarines and ripe berries. Quartzy minerality, mouthwatering acidity, casually festive and eminently pairable.”

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