Name: Maison Fortant - Fortant Vinyards - Rosé de Provence
Variety: Blend of Grenache, Cinsault, and Syrah; percentages not disclosed.
Region: Provence
Country: France
Year: 2016
Price: $16 - $7.95 on sale
Vivino Tasting Notes: Medium lightness to boldness, very dry, mostly acidic, with tasting notes of strawberry, oil, banana, melon, rose water, and minerals. Comments also described notes of kiwi, white pepper, boysenberry, butter, lavender, and watermelon. Of 139 reviews, it was given a 3.8 out of 5.
Wine Folly: pg 100 Cinsault - This grape is light, but pairs well with well-spiced vegetarian indian fare, but all around is a versatile food-pairing red wine due to it's low tannins. Notes of raspberry, red currant, tart cherry, violet, and black tea are typical of this varietal.
pg 117 Grenache - A high-intensity flavored grape, matching roasted meats and vegetables that include exotic spices like cumin, all spice, and asian five-spice. Typically has notes of stewed strawberry, grilled plum, leather, dried herbs, and blood oranges.
pg 172 Syrah - full body, mid to high acidity, mid to high tannins, mid to high alcohol, and minimal sweetness, along side notes of blueberry, plum, milk chocolate, tobacco, and green peppercorn.
My review: As the person tasting along side me would say "a Rosé to start the day with," and I might have to agree. It was flavorful, light, dry, and acidic, lending itself well to a typical american breakfast. The nose had hints of florals, minerals, and light citrus fruits, while the palate was rich in lychee, stone fruit, strawberry, and red currants; with a delightfully tingling acidity.
No food was had, while tasting this wine.
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