The Rose of Pinot Noir from Sonoma-Cutrer is a 2021 vintage of Rose from the Russian River Valley in Sonoma County, California. The bottle cost $39 and has an alcohol content of 12% ABV. This rose was chosen because many complained about how dry and unsweet the last week's tasting was. Personally, I do not care for Rose; I think it is still dry, unsweet, and lacks the body that I enjoy in red wines.
The wine had a medium copper color in the light, with a light crisp floral scent. Roses have a strong scent to me that I can only describe as grape-y. The taste is hard to define for me too; it doesn't have too strong a flavor to me. It has a great mouthfeel though. Its clean, fresh, crisp and makes me feel like I am drinking cider.
I would say it is off-dry, with a light body. It is acidic, but not high in tannins. The brie cheese and crackers we enjoyed with this pairing made the wine taste less sweet and more acidic to me. I did not think they were a good pair. The wine was served a little colder than room temperature.
From page 150 of the Wine Folly book, Pinot Noir is a grape variety with flavors ranging from cherry and raspberry to clove, mushroom, and vanilla. In Rose form, I did not taste any of this.
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