Arnot Roberts, Rose, California

Watermelon and a bit tropical. There is a slightly savory note akin to an onion/garlic flavor but not unpleasant. Fresh and excellent texture.

2025 vintage

Day 1: I was a little disappointed as it had that southern france nail polish thing (VA?) some rosés have. Strong fruity melon/watermelon vibe behind it. Day 2: More relaxed and nuanced. Nail polish thing faded to the background. Glad I put most of it away. And if you read this, maybe decant it or save some. (Had after two very nice riojas the first night, so weird sequence) 92% Touriga Nacional, 8% Trincadeira

2025 vintage

Light pink and straightforward. Time hasn’t been especially kind to this bottle.

2020 vintage

Two bottles opened tonight because 1 was corked. Providing pleasure, it is good to very good. Have had better rose recently. I may be transitioning away from this staple..0

2022 vintage

last bottle… similar impressions as three months ago again at cellar temperature. hints of port red fruits wrapped in bright tanginess on a chalky base; fresh and with good length.

2022 vintage

Awesome rose

2022 vintage

[consumed at cellar temperature] pale salmon colour. moderately expressive in nose and palate with raspberry and strawberry with red blossoms and subtle sweet herbs. dry, with silky light body and plus acidity. the bubblegum notes of its youth have developed to tart guava that is accented by white pepper and pith in the moderately long finish.

2022 vintage

Pale salmon in the glass. Fruit-driven with nice acidity on the palate to put accent on the fruit. Balanced, but pretty simple. A slight boost from a Provencal rosé.

2020 vintage

Light body. More like a white wine. Good for pre-dinner wine. Not overly interesting but the bottle was consumed.

2022 vintage

Checked back in on this one after a few months. Unfortunately it’s not going to get any better. I regret not buying the Charles Joguet 2023 rose instead argh!! Check that one out. Very good this vintage.

2022 vintage

Some bottle variation here. Previous two were chemical, flabby, no fruit. However, These two were typical of the profile and delicious, although still a step down from when they were 100% touriga. Maybe just the northern lights influenced……

2022 vintage

Not your sister-in-law’s boxed Rose. This is a bit more serious. Another “Tracker” called it “heft”. Totally agree. Definitely strawberries, Georgia peach, and maraschino cherries on the nose. Maybe some melon? Weighty in the mouth, but with nice acids to balance. Finishes a touch green. Nice but not my favorite.

2022 vintage

The Arnot-Roberts Rose 2022 is a delightful wine with a vibrant, pink hue that hints at its robust character. The aroma is enticing, with notes of fresh strawberries, peaches, and a subtle hint of rose petals. On the palate, it is wonderfully balanced, with a refreshing acidity that complements its fruit-forward flavor profile. The finish is long and satisfying, with a lingering taste of summer fruits.

2022 vintage

Some small tartrate crystals presented on cork and in wine. Strawberry and red fruit, but quite light overall. Quaffable.

2022 vintage

Petit Crenn (Hayes Valley, San Francisco) : Nose: White and pink florals, light grass and soils, sweet and light raspberries, and white gooseberries without any of that funk they usually have. Palate: Bitter red flower petals, bitter light minerals in a low running creek, and subtle fresh fruits. Lithe, bitter and floral. Don't expect too much.

2022 vintage

First rosé of the year. Translucent light pink-orange. Fragrant herbal melon. Not as precise as this sometimes is, with less acidity but more heft and softly textured. Some faded melon and salinity.

2022 vintage

Salmon color Medium aromas of strawberry/ watermelon rind and fresh herbs Medium bodied with palate of cherry and watermelon Medium acidity and medium alcohol with average finish Pleasant but I find this a little lacking in acidity

2022 vintage

The cork had a small collection of wine diamonds. Eye: Light to medium copper. Nose: Red berries, light cream note. Slight petrol note. The nose is pretty muted. Palate: Crisp acidity. Strawberries and cream. Light strawberry. Some green apple. Finish: Medium length. Watermelon candy, citric acid. Overall: It’s like Tavel without garrigue.

2022 vintage

(tasted after some slight warming; shiny tartrates on the cork) red berries and herbs on the nose. subtle layers of cherry laced with pithy minerality and bright acidity. good density and medium-plus finish. great aperitif.

2022 vintage

Coravin sample. Color pale salmon. Nose has some peach with a whiff of sulfites. Swishing shows acid structure but super slippery fruit and a med length finish. Sipping shows same with that same matchstick wang. Disappointing compared to last vintage I think. I kept the bottle in fridge after coravin and opened it tonight. The sulfites on the nose are improved but it is still on the palate. Last vintage was a no brainer. This one I poured half of …

2022 vintage

Nose - fresh peach, lychee, watermelon, hint of bubblegum Flavor - lychee, sour watermelon, smooth, mineral finish, twinge of acid Save until spring 2024

2022 vintage

six months ago i wrote: "pale salmon and light bodied. the nose has fresh watermelon and red fruit with mild herbal notes. very fresh and smooth in the mouth, the bright acidity is less astringent than in other vintages; pleasant sweet and sour swings in the fruit flavours and veins of minerality. medium finish." found the nose a bit reticent until it warmed some, a bit greater concentration in the fruit mid-palate, and still much in awe of the mineral …

2022 vintage

Dry and different than typical Rose from California

2022 vintage

Pale pink salmon in color. Full, forward & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of strawberries, stone fruits, & watermelon with overtones of floral & mineral notes, herbs, some orange rind & wet stones in the background. Light bodied with a good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, crisp, ripe fruit flavors of fresh strawberries, cranberries & citrus with minerals & a hint of salinity. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present although might improve with an additional year …

2022 vintage

Hits the spot with just enough acidity, fruit, savoriness and saline.

2022 vintage

lovely acidity, bright fruit and saline minerality similar to prior bottle

2022 vintage

A little less vibrant than the last bottle

2022 vintage

Inviting pale salmon appearance, fresh scents of salty air and orange peel, medium bodied with round edges, juicy rainier cherry, strawberry, watermelon and floral flavors, classy and on the rich spectrum of rose wines, super enjoyable, well made

2022 vintage

Bright and well-balanced rose

2022 vintage

Delicious today as temps were 68F. Great acidity and pale color

2020 vintage

Roof Top Sherry and More (David's Place, Mpls) : Very pale pink color. Small glass over 20 minutes. Blend with 68%TN as base. Cherry, dried spices, light, fairly simple, pleasant enough quaffer.

2020 vintage

This might be the best year of these, for me. 32% French grapes may be the reason. 11%

2020 vintage

-translucent med copper -low key aromatics -becoming a bit flabby but with good minerality accompanying the faded melon -better last year

2020 vintage

Don’t get me wrong, this isn’t a flawed or poorly made wine, it’s just a bit boring.

2020 vintage

PnP, chilled. Color was a pale salmon pink. Some darker red fruits on the nose which carried over to the medium bodied palate, with light touches of orange, melon and herbs, and with balanced acidity. May be better as a warm day sipper than with food. Should hold until next summer.

2020 vintage

Reminds me of Aix on Provence ;-)

2020 vintage

Continues to shine among the very best dry roses in CA. This is sappy and fresh. Fairly provincial in style. I promise to buy more next year.

2020 vintage

No detailed tasting notes. Very light, almost too light, but enjoyable. Was enjoyable on a warm summer evening.

2020 vintage

Pleasant watermelon fruit and saline but more markedly diluted mid-palate than the last bottle

2020 vintage

Strawberries, acidity, lemon and finishes with some pineapple. B+

2020 vintage

tart berry & melon

2020 vintage

Pleasant rose, a bit light and I was hoping for more substance from this producer, but well done.

2020 vintage

Pleasant rose, a bit light and I was hoping for more substance from this producer, but well done.

2020 vintage

Peach golden color. Nose slightly waxy, ripe stone fruit. A floral honey. Palate strongly mineral. Peach. Bone dry. Opens up as it sits and warms.

2020 vintage

Great summer rose. Lighter than prior years. Nice balance of acidity, minerals and fruit. Excellent.

2020 vintage

Very light salmon gold. Nose some wax. A bit of almost sulfury reduction. Palate savory, stone fruit with some depth as it warms, bone dry. Pronounced stony minerals. Old world in style, good with food.

2020 vintage

Nice, easy drinking rose. Lacking a bit of acidity, but perfectly pleasant for what it is.

2020 vintage

Our third bottle of this vintage and it seems to be coming into form. Cantaloupe, grapefruit, red berry. Wet stones warming in the sun. Lean and dry, though the fruit is filling out a bit.

2020 vintage

Lovely melon saline mineral, all the elements it usually has, particularly well-balanced this vintage.

2020 vintage

Touriga nacional 68%. Gamay noir 16%. Cabernet franc 11%. Grenache 5%. Brilliant coppery gold color. Nose slight wax, red berries. Peach. Palate red berries with hint of syrup and honey. Orange blossom. Minerals, a tart citrus note. Lovely.

2020 vintage

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