Saturday, June 23, 2012

Jean-Pierre et Pascal Lafond Roc-Epine Tavel Rosé 2011

In the glass the wine displays a light salmon color core that moves to a wide lighter salmon pink rim.  On the nose there is pronounced ripe crush raspberries with a sweet red cherry candy quality.  There is a slight hint of ripe peach.  On the palate the wine is dry, medium-bodied with mouth-watering acidity.  The flavors seem to be light to almost a medium intensity (not very concentrated or intense) of ripe raspberry and medium-ripe peach. The flavors on the palate are not The finish is clean with a slight lingering melange of the peach and raspberry for a moderate time.

Special Note: With the glass empty, having a very small amount of wine left at the bottom, there is an aroma with pronounced intensity similar to raspberry cheesecake.  It has a thick and lush creamy quality.

Wine & Food:  Rosé wines are refreshing and food friendly during all the seasons of the year. Goat cheese along with other soft cheeses (brie, camembert, etc.). As with many Rosé wines you can pair with Barbecue hamburgers and ribs, grilled or broiled salmon, ham, lobster, wide assortment of omelets for brunch, vegetable salads with seafood or chicken.

Approximate Retail Price: US$18.00

-- Review by Kenn Pogash ("the guy wearing the bow tie")

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