Like most any American wine region, there are almost as many styles of
rose being made on Long Island as there are wineries. You have some that are almost
full bodied, big, soft and round on the palate and as dark as some light reds. You also have much lighter wines that are fresh, crisp and
definitely much more like white wines.
Personally, I almost always prefer the latter style. I like my rose to have high, but balanced, acidity, fresh fruit flavors and maybe even a little floral character.
Corey Creek Vineyards' latest rose, their 2006 Domaine CC Rose ($14) is just what I like in rose, and in a region where some wineries charge almost $20 for rose, it's a relative bargain that is perfect for spring and summer sipping. This blend of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and merlot is a pretty pale pink and offers plenty of cherry, peach and cherry blossom flavors with fresh, tongue-tingling acidity.
So far, this is the best 2006 rose I've tasted.
This looks and sounds lovely. We love roses in the warmer months, and we've been trying to drink more local wines, so I'm definitely going to seek this one out.
Posted by: Jennifer Hess | May 03, 2007 at 04:46 PM
This is a great wine, but the 2006 rose from Wolffer is better. Better nose, longer finish, crisper. Yum.
Posted by: Stacey | May 11, 2007 at 11:32 PM
I've only had the Wollfer 06 once, right after bottling, and the acidity was actually a little harsh...but I've got a few bottles in the cellar that I'm sure will be enjoyed soon.
I was glad to see that Roman went back to the crisp, light style of the 03 rather than fruity, rounder 04 and 05 bottlings!
Posted by: Lenn | May 12, 2007 at 07:44 AM