Maker: 2 Lads, Traverse City, Michigan, USA
Place of origin: Old Mission AVA, Traverse City, Michigan, USA
Vintage: 2011 (different vintage pictured)
ABV: 13%
Appearance: Pomegranate-colored
Nose: Dry, grapey, bit of toasted oak, bit of tobacco.
On the palate: Dry with some underlying sweetness, ripe plum, red raspberry jam, wild blackberry, oak.
Finish: Dry with lots of wood, but not unpleasant. Paired with food, the finish is more balanced.
Parting words: This is another “serious” rosé from a serious (but not stuffy) winery on Old Mission. 2 Lads is a relative newcomer, but they have quickly become one of the best. It’s great with food and on its own with plenty of varietal and terroir character. The 2011 vintage was very good all through Michigan. If this is any indication of what the rest of that vintage has in store, I am very excited. 2 Lads Rosé is recommended.
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