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 | 2006 Mas de Bazan Rosado Utiel-Requena
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| 75 | | | 93 | JaneGarvey | Atlanta | Georgia | USA | A contrast with the above rosé in many ways, this full-bodied dry wine is based on Bobal (a red Spanish grape that is signature to this appellation), Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. A light red color with a pinkish rim introduces a wine that, due to the depth of color, might strike some rosé purists more as a light red than as a rosé, but it works well in either vein. Aromas of strawberry, raspberry, watermelon and spice prepare the palate for more of the same. Rich, layered red fruits offer complexity and juiciness, while the finish is completely dry. The packaging is a little wild, quite 19th-century exotic, so interesting on its own. Serve this wine slightly chilled, about 50-55ºF/10-13ºC, in a tall tulip-shaped white-wine glass. (Riedel has pink-stemmed glasses made especially for rosé.) Enjoy this with a grilled ham steak, roast chicken, barbecue, grilled shrimp, light vegetable dishes with eggplant and tomato (escalivada), paella, and not-too-sweet Asian dishes. It’s a dry rosé, so it’s ability to pair with spicy food is limited. Terrific value. In Valenciano, a dialect of Catalán, “mas” means “estate.”
Georgia Distributor:
Bacco Fine Wine | 11/01/2008 |
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