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West Coast Rosés
W. Blake Gray
Friday, May 25, 2007
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A great rosé is light and refreshing, food-friendly and interesting to drink without requiring a lot of thought to appreciate. We want to quaff, not ponder...
TWO AND A HALF STARS 2006 Don Ernesto Napa Valley Vin Gris Rosé ($13) The bearded revolutionary on the label of this wine is actually a picture of proprietor-winemaker Ernest Weir at age 25. Vineyard workers called him "Don Ernesto" as a measure of respect. Years later, Weir repays the favor with a 100 percent Pinot Noir wine that's friendly to Mexican food: grapefruit, wild strawberry and watermelon flavors are accented by hints of mint and vanilla.
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