Wine Review - Marqués de Cáceres Rosado
Marqués de Cáceres Rosado 2007
11 June 2008 by Wulf Forrester-Barker
ReviewRating: / 5 (see scale)
Generally speaking, I enjoy rosé wines and so picked several in for my most recent case-full. The first one I tried from the batch left me unimpressed so I hope I have done better with the others.
This rioja based rosé was pale pink in colour and not strongly scented. I found that the taste developed in my mouth with pleasant peachy flavours. However, the aftertaste was less palatable; it reminded me of the bitterness from sucking too long on a peach stone.
The wine worked better when served very chilled but that is more a function of the temperature than a merit in the drink. It also worked better with stronger foods - despite general "wine wisdom" I found it better with roast lamb than with a light salad. If anything, it was improved after the bottle had been open for a while and stored in the fridge overnight; exposure to the air may help refine its finish.
However, although I found some ways to make it palatable, I won't be rushing to stock up on more of this particular variety. Its flaws, forgivable in a bargain priced bottle, do not justify a higher price (£7.49, although by buying two at once I got a reduction), certainly for my tastes.
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For reference, here is the review given by Majestic:
From one of Rioja's leading producers, this refined, fresh rosé made from 80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha, offers delightful notes of red currants and strawberries.
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