Benessere Vineyards Napa Valley Rosato 2010

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Winery: Benessere Vineyards
Region: USA » California » Napa » Carneros
Blend: Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Merlot

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SN: 87

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This is really weird at first, with an initial whiff of something that resembles Worcestershire sauce or fish sauce that gains good covering fruit.... Read more

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Editorial Reviews for Benessere Vineyards Napa Valley Rosato

Gregory Dal Piaz

89,136

08/19/2011

This is really weird at first, with an initial whiff of something that resembles Worcestershire sauce or fish sauce that gains good covering fruit. It’s not off-putting or too intense, in fact it’s really attractive in a deeply savory way, though it is unusual. On entry this is round and moderately big with fine acid and some soft tannins building a base for a core of gently sweet raspberry/strawberry fruit. The savory, almost leather aspect of the wine is well integrated though offering nice underlying complexity on the palate. The finish is more strawberry flavored with a hint of citrussy acidity and a touch of grassiness on the finale. I rather like this and can see it working well with some Asian spiced duck dishes. Peking duck on the patio anyone? 87pts

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