Domaine Poli Patrimonio Clos Alivu Rosé

Rosés (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA) : S/s only, malolactic being blocked; Also, the 50 yr old Niellucio vines from which this comes are believed to be related to Sangiovese. N: CLOSED; Hints of minerals? P: Med body; RNDISH entry with NICE, ALMOST swtish frt (approaching threshold R.S.?) off-set by an acidity which evolves into a LONG, tangy finish for now & probably through '20. My VG+/EXC-; [I no longer found another source with which to compare this vendor's …

Monthly Kermit Lynch tasting at Wine Wizards (Wine Wizards Stockton) : Lovely rose, light salmon color, nice intensity of fruit and good structure, lovely balance. $14

Winebar [4 Whts & 8 Reds] from 05/25/18 (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA) : S/s only, malolactic being blocked; Also, the 50 yr old Niellucio vines from which this comes are believed to be related to Sangiovese. N: Floral slightly atop grapes, poss minerals P: LM body; RNDISH entry with ALMOST swtish frt met by tangy acidity which transitions into a LONG, tangy/swt finish with intriguing notes of bitterness. NICELY done for now & likely into at LEAST EARLY …

Rosés (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA) : S/s only, malolactic being blocked; Also, the 50 yr old Niellucio vines from which this comes are believed to be related to Sangiovese. N: Floral with notes of earth, grapey flavors underneath? P: LM, poss Med, body; RNDISH entry with ALMOST swtish frt braced by an acidity which transtions into a LONG, tangy/swt (60:40) finish. For now & likely into '20. My VG+. [This vendor's $16.95 is at least $2 < anyone …