Maker: Blustone, Lake Leelanau, Michigan, USA.
Grape: Pinot Noir (at least 85%)
Place of origin: Leelanau Peninsula AVA, Michigan, USA (at least 85%).
ABV: 12.5%
Purchased for $20 (Michigan by the Bottle Tasting Room, Royal Oak).
Appearance: Pale rust.
Nose: White mulberries, strawberry, pink peppercorn.
Palate: Dry, crushed orange raspberries, limestone.
Finish: Tart, and dry.
Parting words: I don’t usually let my rosé get this old, but we bought a big pack of pinks from MBTBTRRO and the beginning of the pandemic as they had switched entirely to retail. Because of my overly complex system of rotating wine through my cellar, liquor cabinet and then china cabinet we still had a couple of those bottles left at the beginning of the year.
This is a very good pink Pinot Noir. Time seems to have dried it out and muted the fruit flavors somewhat, but this is still very refreshing and fantastic with food or just chilling on the back porch on a sweaty afternoon. Given the amount of crap being sold these days at well over $20, this was a steal. The 2022 vintage is selling for $22 currently, which is less of a steal, but still a good price for a good wine. 2019 Blustone Pinot Noir Rosé is recommended.
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