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Wine Recommendation
Shinn Estate Vineyards
2006 Rosé, Estate(North Fork of Long Island)
"There is no reason to produce wimpy little pink wines with no varietal character." That's what David Page, co-owner of Shinn Estate, said when I asked him about his 2006 Rosé.
And, boy, is it different from most every other Long Island rosé I've tasted this summer. It's a much richer, bolder wine. Furthermore, rosé isn't an afterthought at Shinn. They have a particular lot, of a particular clone of Merlot, that they devote to their rosé every year.
Page is right, this strawberry and watermelon-scented wine is far from wimpy. It's medium bodied and much rounder and fuller on the palate - but still balanced with gentle acidity and even a little tannic structure. There is a faint buttery note too, although malolactic fermentation was strictly avoided. For me, it's almost too bold, but it's still plenty fresh, refreshing and versatile. Page, a professional chef, recommends it with "everything from lobster rolls on the beach to charred steaks in the backyard." Sounds like the perfect wine for a North Fork summer.
Reviewed August 31, 2007 by Lenn Thompson.
Other reviewed wines from Shinn Estate Vineyards
 2005 First Fruit - Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon (North Fork of Long Island)Lenn Thompson 4/11/2006 |
The Wine
Winery: Shinn Estate Vineyards |
The Reviewer
Lenn Thompson
Lenn Thompson writes about New York wines for Dan's Papers, |