DOUBLE-GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

Hecht & Bannier
Côtes de Provence Rosé 2018
(Côtes de Provence, France) $18

This wine was made from a blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah and Rolle grapes that, following fermentation, were aged in a combination of concrete and stainless steel tanks.

Aroma: Strawberries, berries, pomegranate, nectarine, lychee, sweet grapefruit, grapefruit, pomelo, lemony, high citrus, Pink Lady apple skins, roses, magnolias, flowers, earthy, minerals.

Palate: Berry, peach, white peach, pear, crabapple, watermelon, pomelo, pampelmousse, grapefruit, pink grapefruit, citrus, lavender, earthy, minerality, wet stone, balanced, soft, smooth.

Finish: Pear, pomelo, grapefruit, citrus, tart, crisp, clean, minerality, soft, smooth, subtle, interesting, nice, pleasant.

Double Gold Medal

Notorious Pink
Grenache Rosé 2018
(Provence, France) $17

This wine was made from 100% Grenache grapes grown in the South of France.

Aroma: Fresh strawberry, apricot, pomegranate, citrus, lemon peel, unripe pomelo peel, plum skin, floral, grassy.

Palate: Strawberry, peach, bright lemon, lemon, lemon zest, lime, green apple, rhubarb, roses, minerals, lively, energizing, delicious.

Finish: Strawberries, fresh melon, honeysuckle, lovely sweetness, clean, smooth, elegant.

Double Gold Medal

Famille Lançon Domaine de la Solitude
Côtes du Rhone Rosé 2018
(Côtes du Rhone, France) $11

This wine was made from hand-harvested Grenache (70%) and Syrah (30%) grapes fermented and aged in vats on its lees (wasted yeast) for 5 months before bottling.

Aroma: Strawberry, strawberry fields, raspberry, berry, papaya, honeydew, watermelon, citrus, great fruit, mint, early summer, crisp, clean.

Palate: Strawberry, great ripe strawberry, apricot, peach, white peach, under ripe peach, pear, watermelon, citrus, wet stone, balanced tartness, soft, smooth, fresh, delicious.

Finish: Perfectly balanced strawberry, citrus, hay, wet stone, balanced acidity, clean, delicate, refreshing.

Double Gold Medal

Château Sainte Marguerite
Love Provence 2018 Rosé
(Côtes de Provence, France) $26

This wine was made from certified organic grapes grown in vineyards in the La Londe Les Maures area of Provence that is noted for well-draining soil and a warm Mediterranean climate. Following fermentation, the wine was aged on its lees (wasted yeast) and fined and filtered before bottling.

Aroma: White peach, pomegranate, guava, strawberry taffy, crab apple, rhubarb, lemon peel, herbal top note, peach, white flowers, seaside roses, floral, summer.

Palate: Strawberry, smooth cherry, light raspberry, peach, white peach, watermelon, lemon, lemonade, honeysuckle, mineral, minerality, crisp, delicate, gentle.

Finish: Raspberries, honeydew, melon, lemon, light floral, herb, clean green grass, unexpected caramel, mineral, soft tang, well balanced, staying power, elegant.

Double Gold Medal

Pascal Jolivet
2018 Sancerre Rosé
(Sancerre, France) $25

Made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes grown in chalky soil, this wine was naturally fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel.

Aroma: Fresh strawberry, berries, strawberry pie, apricot, citrus, rhubarb, fresh, flowering spring field.

Palate: Delicious ripe strawberries, raspberry, tart cherry, cranberry, blood orange, ruby red grapefruit, quince, slight lime, citrus, tangy, tart, lush, rich, classic.

Finish: Great strawberry, kiwi, peach, ruby red grapefruit, honeydew melon, mineral, tangy, tasty, perfect.

Double Gold Medal

Campuget
1753 Rosé 2018
(Costières de Nîmes, France) $26

This wine was made from a blend of Syrah (80%) and Vermentino (20%) grapes grown in the Rhone region of France in a vineyard noted for pebbly soil and warming Mediterranean sunshine.

Aroma: Georgia peaches, white peaches, apricot, grapefruit, lemon peel, rhubarb, honeysuckle, gardenia, white flowers, minerality, loamy, musty, earthy.

Palate: Strawberry, peach, pomelo, grapefruit, white grapefruit, lemon, honeysuckle, lavender, grass, leather, minerality, wet stone, nice tartness, awesome balance, wow!

Finish: Cherry, white peach, pomelo, apple, citrus all the way, memorable tannins, crisp, delicate, velvety, soft, serve with food, delicious.

Double Gold Medal

Yes Way Rosé 2018
(Indication Géographique Protégée Méditerranée, France) $13

This wine was made from a blend of organically-farmed Grenache and Syrah grapes grown in southern France’s Mediterranée Appellation.

Aroma: Fresh raspberry, strawberry, gooseberry, peach, kiwi, pomegranate, green apple, faint rose, herbal top note, minerals, clean, fresh, delicate, beautiful, springtime.

Palate: Strawberries, strawberry jam, fresh raspberry, raspberry compote, peach, white peach, pom, black current, citrus, minerality, fresh, crisp, bright.

Finish: Raspberry, cherry, cotton candy, citrus, citrus peel, tart, tangy, silky, delicate, elegant, super pleasant.

Double Gold Medal

South Coast Winery
2018 Tempranillo Rosè
(Temecula Valley, CA) $18

Made from 100% Tempranillo harvested from a vineyard in the Temecula Valley AVA, this wine was fermented and aged in stainless steel.

Aroma: Strawberry, raspberry, sweet cherry, cranberry, peach, white peach, nectarine, pear, grapefruit, lime, rhubarb, cream, floral, peppery.

Palate: Strawberry, smooth cherry, light raspberry, peach, white peach, watermelon, lemon, lemonade, honeysuckle, mineral, minerality, crisp, delicate, gentle.

Finish: Ripe cherry, strawberry, faint raspberry pie, yellow peach, grapefruit skins, citrus, floral, crisp, perfect acidity, well balanced, wonderful.

Double Gold Medal

GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

Triennes 2018 Rosé
(Nans-les-Pins, Provence, France) $14

This wine was made from primarily Cinsault grapes with a smaller amount of juice from Grenache, Syrah and Merlot grapes that were all harvested at night and fermented at low temperatures until dry.

Aroma: Strawberry, sweet black/red berry, cherry, peach, nectarine watermelon, grapefruit, pomelo, citrus peels, rhubarb, floral, grassy, clover, earthy.

Palate: Wild strawberries, strawberry, peach, white peach, pear, watermelon, grapefruit, pamplemousse, grapefruit peel, lemon, citrus, Pink Lady apple skins, bubble gum, faint rose, licorice, soft, gentle, delicate.

Finish: Raspberry, young peach, grapefruit, lime, citrus, pomelo skins, satisfying tang, well balanced, complex, soft, delicate, beautiful.

Gold Medal

Penns Woods Winery 2018 Rosé
(Chadds Ford, PA) $25

This wine was made by the “saignee” method (in which a portion of the juice is “bled” off ) from a blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot grapes. Following fermentation, the wine was aged on its lees (wasted yeast) for 3 months before bottling.

Aroma: Wild strawberry, ripe strawberries, apricot, red grapefruit, pomelo, citrus, grapefruit pith, rhubarb, grassy, funk, minerality, crisp.

Palate: Strawberry, peach, white peach, kiwi, clean melon, lemon, citrus, grapefruit peel, grapefruit pith, tart, pleasant sourness, minerality, like the south of France.

Finish: Strawberry, young peach, citrus, grapefruit pith, soft tartness, light minerality, slight fizz, effervescent, smooth, easy, for summer beach drinking, delicious, love it.

Gold Medal

Le Grand Noir 2018 Rosé
(Languedoc-Roussillon, France) $14

This wine was made from a blend of Grenache (85%) and Shiraz (15%) grapes that were cold macerated, then fermented and allowed to age on its lees (wasted yeast) for 3 months before bottling.

Aroma: Strawberry, pomegranate, unripe raspberries, unripe plum, rhubarb, rose hips, faint rose petals, wild honey blossoms, fresh hay, wet stone.

Palate: Raspberry, strawberries, tart cherry, red plum, peach, white peach, crunchy tart apple, baby rose blossoms, lavender, floral, green grass, earth, creamy, great mouthfeel, bright, surprising.

Finish: Green apple, lemon, grapefruit skins, clean, gentle, interesting.

Gold Medal

Pedroncelli 2018 Rosé
Dry Creek Valley Signature Selection
(Sonoma County, CA) $17

Grapes for this wine were grown in well-drained rocky soils. Once destemmed and pressed, the juice was slowly fermented in stainless steel tanks and bottled a few months after harvest.

Aroma: Ripe strawberries, tart sour cherries, black currant, raspberry candy, peach, watermelon, cotton candy.

Palate: Cherry, ripe tart cherry, strawberry, berry, peaches, blood orange, citrus, floral, tart, mineral.

Finish: Cherry, strawberry, crabapple, apple, watermelon, sweet tang, mineral.

Gold Medal

Campuget Tradition Rosé 2018
(Costières de Nîmes, France) $11

This wine was made from a blend of Syrah (70%) and Grenache Noir (30%) grown in a vineyard noted for pebbly soil and warm Mediterranean sunshine. Following harvest and a short maceration period, the wine was fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks.

Aroma: Strawberry, raspberry, gooseberry, semi-sweet plums, white peach, rhubarb, green apple orchard, citrus, lemon zest, orange candy, mushroom, must.

Palate: Strawberry, white strawberry, raspberry, cherry, unripe plums, orange, rose, musty, oaky, minerals, nice acidity.

Finish: Great raspberry, lemon, citrus, corn silk, nice, smooth, bright.

Gold Medal

Cass Winery Oasis 2018 Rosé
(Paso Robles, CA) $22

Made from a blend of hand-picked Grenache and Mouvedre grapes, this wine was fermented over a period of 6 weeks.

Aroma: Peach, ripe peaches, nectarine, bananas, sour cherry, rhubarb, ripe pomelo, tangerine, orange, lemon, citrus, marshmallow, light licorice.

Palate: Peach, peach tart, nectarine, tangerine, papaya, berry, tart sour cherry, orange, citrus, lavender, spice notes, earthy, great tannins, velvety, soft, provocative.

Finish: Peach, apricot, strawberry, lime, rich, surprisingly good, yummy.

Gold Medal

Chêne Bleu 2018 Rosé
(Crestet, Vaucluse, France) $21

This wine was made from a blend of Syrah and Grenache grapes from vines over 40 years old, planted in soil noted for its clay and limestone and stony texture.

Aroma: Strawberry, cherry, sweet cherry, nectarine, apricot, banana, lemon, citrus, grapefruit peel, citrus, mushroom, earthy, minerality.

Palate: Cherry, crabapple, apricot, grapefruit, lemon, lemon zest, floral, appealing spice notes, crisp, minerality.

Finish: Peach, kiwi, citrus, floral, tart, tangy, smooth, nice, love it.

Gold Medal

La Spinetta
Il Rosé di Casanova 2018 Rosato
(Tuscany, Italy) $17

Grapes for this wine (50% Sangiovese, 50% Prognolo Gentile) hailed from a vineyard in Tuscany noted for sandy soil and ocean sediment. Folowing temperature-controlled fermentation using natural yeast, the wine was aged for 3 months in stainless steel vats on its lees (wasted yeast) before bottling.

Aroma: Raspberry, ripe strawberry, rhubarb, green apple, sour cherry, citrus, lemon peel, unripe grapefruit, watermelon.

Palate: Raspberry, strawberry, tart cherry, sour cherry, pomelo, lemon, apple, honeydew rind, soft delicate spice notes, salinity, minerality, fresh.

Finish: Nectarine, pineapple, apple, lemon, citrus, Sour Patch, mineral, wet stone, tangy, super bright, summer by the bay, perfect, yummy, delicious.

Gold Medal

Arrington Vineyards
Firefly Rosé 2017
(Tennessee) $20

This wine was made from early harvested Sangiovese grapes that were pressed then fermented in stainless steel tanks.

Aroma: Fresh picked raspberry, ripe raspberries, strawberries, strawberry tart, apricot, peach, nectarine, blood orange, cranberry, pom juice, melon, honeysuckle, fresh.

Palate: Ripe strawberries, white strawberries, strawberry, peach, pineapple, sour apricot, grapefruit, lemon, sharp citrus, rhubarb, rose, balanced, nice mouth feel, complex, soft, delicate, refreshing.

Finish: Fresh ripe red plum, raspberries, strawberry, nectarine, rhubarb, citrus, clean, crisp, refreshing.

Gold Medal

Château de Saint Martin
Cuvée Grande Réserve 2018 Rosé
(Côtes de Provence, France) $20

This wine was made from a blend of Grenache, Tibouren, Cinsault, Carignan and Syrah grapes that following crushing had skin contact for 6 hours before pressing and then fermented under temperature-controlled conditions.

Aroma: Strawberry, ripe strawberries, raspberries, peach, pears, apple, rhubarb, lime, citrus, soft pink & red roses, dusty rose, flowers.

Palate: Cherry, ripe sour cherry, yellow peach, red peach, peaches, pomegranate, crabapple, floral, cinnamon, minerals, crisp, tart, tangy.

Finish: Cherry, crabapple, banana, tannin, earthy, minerality, wet stone, smooth, easy, mellow.

Gold Medal

SILVER MEDAL WINNERS

Moulin de Gassac 2018 Guilhem Rosé
(Languedoc, France) $10

This wine was made from a blend of Grenache (60%), Carignan (20%) and Syrah (20%) grapes that were 100% destemmed, pressed, then fermented and aged for 6 months in stainless steel before bottling.

Aroma: Strawberry, red plum, southern peach, red currant, cranberry, lemon, citrus, raspberry bush, apple blossoms, pepper.

Palate: Cherry, strawberry, beautiful strawberry salad, pomegranate, raspberry coulie, red peach, green apple, bright citrus, grapefruit pith, flowers, fresh, clean, crisp.

Finish: Strawberry, kiwi, much citrus, floral, spring breeze, crisp, wet stone, satisfying, perfect.

Silver Medal

South Coast Winery
2018 Grenache Noir Rosè
(Temecula Valley, CA) $22

This wine was made from 100% Grenache Noir grapes harvested from Carter Estate Vineyard in Temecula Valley and fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks.

Aroma: Raspberry, unripe raspberries, strawberry, apricot, tangerine, cotton candy, rose petals, floral, wild raspberry bushes, rhubarb.

Palate: Strawberry, ripe strawberries, bright cherry, watermelon, citrus, tart apple, berry pie, cotton candy, rose water, minerality, crisp, tangy, easy drinking.

Finish: Strawberry, cranberry, black current, citrus, tart, floral, pretty.

Silver Medal

Château de Saint Martin
Eternelle Favorite 2018 Cru Classé Provence
(France) $25

This wine was made from a blend of Tibouren, Cinsault and Grenache grapes that had 6 hours of skin contact following crushing and were then pressed and fermented under temperature-controlled conditions and aged in an underground cellar.

Aroma: Cherry, peach, ripe pomelo, citrus, apple pie, banana Laffy Taffy, peanut candy, cotton candy honeysuckle, autumn apple orchard, grassy, minerality.

Palate: Cherry, cherry sorbet, strawberries, tart cranberry, blood orange, unripe orange, lemon, citrus, floral, tart, clean, delicate.

Finish: Cherry, strawberry, black current, grapefruit, soft pink grapefruit, pomelo segments, banana, tart, refreshing.

Silver Medal

Champs de Provence Rosé 2018
(Côtes de Provence, France) $15

This wine was made from a blend of hand-harvested Grenache (50%), Cinsault (40%) and Syrah (10%), each fermented separately under temperature controlled conditions and aged on their lees (wasted yeast) and finally blended before bottling.

Aroma: Ripe cherry, strawberry, peach, nectarine, pomelo, grapefruit, summer flowers, floral, minerality, wet stone.

Palate: Strawberry, raspberry, cherry, apricot, white peach, melon, grapefruit, lemon, roses, spice, oak, clean, smooth, delicious.

Finish: Cherry, apricot, frozen white peach, light cranberry, lemony, citrus, nice tang perfectly balanced, creamy soft, smooth, tasty, refreshing.

Silver Medal

Butternut 2018 Rosé
(Central Coast, CA) $15

This wine was made from 100% Tempranillo grapes harvested from vineyards in California’s Central Coast (mainly in the Paso Robles area) that were crushed and pressed immediately after harvest.

Aroma: Ripe strawberry, raspberry, cranberry, apricot, honeydew melon, grape juice, flowers, floral, tomato plant, earth, minerals.

Palate: Strawberry, muddled strawberry, berries, cherry, peach, iced watermelon, grape juice, grapefruit, light minerality, clean.

Finish: Melony, crabapple, great fruit, fresh, beautiful, fresh, delicious.

Silver Medal

McGrail Vineyards
2018 Kylie Ryan Rosé
(Livermore Valley, CA) $24

Made from a blend of a third each of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec grapes grown in California’s Livermore Valley, this wine was fermented in both stainless steel and used red wine barrels.

Aroma: Ripe strawberry, raspberry, cherry, red plum, grapefruit, orange, citrus, coconut, rhubarb, dusty.

Palate: Cherry, red cherry, raspberry, strawberry, berry, red plum, peaches, orange, tangelo, grapefruit, citrus rind, lavender.

Finish: Cherry, sour cherry, cranberry, white cranberry, ripe watermelon, peach, banana, orange, citrus, peppery, mineral, edgy, refreshing.

Silver Medal

BRONZE MEDAL WINNERS

Pierpaolo Pecorari
Ros’Alba Rosato 2018
(San Lorenzo Isontino, Friuli-Venezia) $17

This wine was made from a blend of 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Refosco grapes grown in Italy’s Friuli region, with fermentation carried out in stainless steel tanks.

Nose: Fresh picked strawberries, berry, pomegranate, honeydew melon, citrus, toasted marshmallow, strawberry blossoms, rose water, floral, late spring, peppery.
Palate: Pomegranate, watermelon, white peach, honeydew melon, hint of pink grapefruit, rhubarb, crabapple, citrus, light flowers, vanilla, mineral.
Finish: Strawberry, sour apple, crabapple, grapefruit pucker, very citrus, salinity, black pepper, tart, very bright.

Bronze Medal

Château de Ségriès
2018 Tavel Rosé
(France) $25

This wine was made from a blend of sustainably grown Grenache (50%), Cinsault (30%), Clairette (10%) and Syrah (10%) grapes that, following destemming and maceration overnight in a cement tank, were processed by the saignée method (in which a portion of the juice is “bled” off and fermented).

Nose: Bright cherry, tart cherries, ripe strawberries, raspberry, pomegranate, ripe plums, red plum, watermelon, floral.
Palate: Ripe red cherries, sour cherry, raspberry, strawberries, strawberry pie, roses, floral, spicy, earth, great mouthfeel, tart, complex, interesting, lovely.
Finish: Cherry, black cherry, ripe strawberries, lingering citrus.

Bronze Medal

Aimé Roquesante Rosé 2018
(Côtes de Provence, France) $14

This wine was sourced from grapes grown in the warm, sunny Argens Valley in a vineyard noted for well-draining soil.

Nose: Blood orange, pomelo, grapefruit, faint citrus, fresh straw, dusty, musty, earthy, wet soil, mineral.
Palate: Pomegranate, citrus peel, minerality, wet stone, mushroom, earthy, wet soil, smoky, oaky.
Finish: Red plum, faint pomelo, soft tannins, funky, charcoal.

Bronze Medal

Red Car
2018 Rosé of Pinot Noir
(Mendocino & Sonoma Counties, CA) $25

Grapes for this wine hailed from vineyards in the cool climate appellations of Sonoma Coast and Mendocino Ridge. Fermentation was conducted using native yeast and was followed by 3 months of barrel aging before bottling.

Nose: Cherry, white peach, white strawberries, lychee, pink grapefruit, citrus, strawberry crème Lifesavers, watermelon candy, smoky, complex.
Palate: Sour cherries, unripe cherries, under ripe berries crabapple, pink grapefruit, sour grapefruit, lemon, citrus, cherry skins, honeysuckle, crisp, tart, tangy.
Finish: Grapefruit, tart, wet stone, great on summer days.

Bronze Medal

Château d’Anglès Le Rosé 2018
(Languedoc, France) $15

Made from hand-selected sustainably-grown grapes (80% Mouvedre, 10% Syrah and 10% Grenache), this wine was fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel and aged in concrete tanks on its lees (wasted yeast) for three months before bottling.

Nose: Ripe nectarine, early peach, unripe peach, raspberry, cooked fruits, lemon zest, dew, herb, grassy, barn, funky, musty, earthy, muddy field, forest.
Palate: White flowers, unripe berries, red peppers, musty, minerality, smooth.
Finish: Black cherry, unripe peach, black pepper.

Bronze Medal

Lorenzi Estate
M Rosé 2018 Cabernet Franc
(Temecula, CA) $45

Made from 100% Cabernet Franc grapes, this wine was fermented until total dryness.

Aroma: Cherry, sour cherry, ripe strawberry, durian fruit, apple, grapefruit, orange, orange peel, rose hips, gardenia herb, leather, wet stone.

Palate: Pineapple, floral, minerals, wet stone, tart, tangy.

Finish: Unripe raspberry, tart, saddle leather, stone.

Bronze Medal