Casa Rivas Syrah/Cabernet Sauvignon/Mourvedre/Sauvignon Blanc

Light and restrained strawberry and papaya fruit with a round, honeyed finish and the faintest whisper of effervescence. The syrah and cabernet lend a bit of red currant and earth structure. Not very complex, but certainly friendly and refreshing, and not too in your face with the fruit.

So how often do we taste a Rose with Sauvignon Blanc in the blend? For that matter, how often do we get a Rose from Chile? This is not a spectacular wine. It is a little bland, and does not have a big hit of fresh strawberry or red raspberry fruit, or a crisp acidic finish. It has pretty big mouth feel for a rose. It is very smooth and almost creamy. The Sauvignon Blanc must be doing something because …

Very light, perfect for a scorching summer day. Excellent as aperitif or with a variety of foods.