SIMONSIG - BRUT ROSE

Vintage: 2007
Price Range: $22
Producer: Simonsig
Region & Country: Koelenhof, South Africa
Grape Variety: Brut Rose (Pinotage, 90%; Pinot Noir, 10%)
Recommended By: Wineclub

Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 12/8/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 7/13/2009

Appearance: Dark pink; very bubbly
Nose: Slight fruit with a little grapefruit scent
Taste: Sweet with tangy bubbles; slightly acidic
Finish: Sweet and smooth aftertaste
Overall Impression: This was a great sparkling wine. It didn't have an overpowering sweetness or that ashy taste that some others get. This was more of a dessert bubbly.

Overall Rating: 87/100
Overall Value: **.5 / 5 Stars

NEW AGE - ROSE WINE

Vintage: ????
Price Range: $12
Producer: Valentin Bianchi
Region & Country: Mendoza, Argentina
Grape Variety: Rose Wine
Recommended By: N/A

Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 02/07/2009
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 02/17/2009

Appearance: Brilliant rose red; medium-bodied; light bubbles
Nose: Light & fruity with citrus undertones
Taste: Lots of sweet; sugary taste; strawberries
Finish: Lingers slightly with citrus
Overall Impression: This Rose would make a great dessert wine. I think it would be perfect with a slice of plain cheesecake.

Overall Rating: 89/100
Overall Value: *** / 5 Stars