I expected to enjoy Mattebella’s Rosés more then I actually did. Although both wines were fruit foreword they were not sweet as I would have expected.
Left 2014 Rosé
The 2014 Rosé had an obvious cranberry presence with a hint of oak. I enjoyed the face that there was low acidity however the wine was too dry for my liking. The Rosé was a light golden straw color and had no rim variation or evidence of gas. I would pair this Rosé with a light pastry like a chiffon pie. Something that is both sweet and light.
Many roses are fermented dry. It is white zinfandel that often creates the perception that rose wines should be sweet.