14% alcohol. $13.

Light ruby red color (could easily be mistaken for a cheap Burgundy) with fresh bright aromas of bread dough, strawberry, and kiwi. Fruity and fun on the palate with adequate acidity and just a touch of excess alcohol peaking through. Exactly what one looks for in a Rose. Drink before the end of 2003. 88 points.

I just saw this today at Clinton Wine & Spirits. Shoulda bought it. Next time.

jb

Jones,
What grape is this? And is it free run or second press juice?

Syrah, mourvedre, grenache and a touch of pinot noir was fermented in older French oak barrels to make the wine. I believe Ojai practices saignee and that the excess liquid is turned into rose.

Cheers,
It sounds like a good drop for that price.

Tried the Ojai Vin Gris tonight. Fairly lush for a rose. You can definitely sense the pinot noir on the nose. Lively fruit and acidity. Nice wine. 87 pts. I paid $13.99.

BTW, I had this with a pepperoni pizza. Not a great match. What would be a better pairing with a wine like this. My first thought is a red snapper or grouper.

jb

Not ever having the wine I would need try to match the acidity first. I'm guessing it had a good grip.

I would imagine that Fish with a hollandais would be perfect.

With rose, the easiest matches are provencal cuisine. Fennel, tapenade, onion pissaladiere, grilled fish with aioli, etc. Roses taste better when consumed outside preferably in the sun.

I would think the pepperonis would have killed this wine and made it taste excessively alcoholic.

Killed might be a bit much. It certainly did it no favors. They were fairly mild for pepperoni.

It was certainly better on it's own, but the wine was very enjoyable. Thanks.

jb

Glad you liked it jb. Well done roses definitely have their uses imo.