Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2013 vintage. Onsite, off the stealth menu purchase courtesy of @romo. First go-round with this Monopole. Curiously enough...have never had a younger Domaine Michel Gros offering so all my experience with this Domaine (approx 20 wines?) all on the 12-20 years old side of the ledger. Opened with a Durand. Sweet cork. Decanted and tasted after 30 minutes. Medium body. Black cherry, dark plum and cola flavors along with clove, Mormon Tea and spearmint riders. Fruit was mostly front-loaded initially but spread, as if on bread, later on. Light-medium tannins upon first impression but the astringency pooled on the back-end of the palate. Got the sensation that the acidity/tannins were actively separating from remaining spice components now vs integrating. Super-complicated Burg bleep now and not for casual, pinky-raised, sipping. Easy to get an "Incomplete" or "Fail" in this particular class but dial me in for retaking next semester. Loved it for the chutzpah and the corresponding apology. Enjoyed because it involved thought versus immediate response. Get 3-5 wines a year out of 3,000+ tasted that garners similar, keep digging, action. This is one of those 3-5 wines a year. Probably missed the top of the bell curve on this one by 1-2 years but still super-instructive, thoughtful and interesting. Maan, would love to rip through a vertical of this producer from this plot. Didn't think I would be saying that before tonite. One bottle left. 11.8.26. — 6 days ago

Marc S

9.1

Joyeus smooth orange-pinky spatburgunder — 6 years ago

Shelby

10

SIGHT: hazy magenta pinky red. SMELL: salty ocean air, pomegranate gummies that I eat for long runs. TASTE: earthy; juicy fresh ripe summer cherries; tart. Pomegranate honey stingers again! Zippy sexy lush. — 6 years ago

Emily Triplett Lentz

9.1

Really pretty pinky-brown color from the skin contact! Sweet berry aromatics, with a bright, tart, short taste. Lovely, shame it’s so rare. — 8 years ago

Matt Perlman

8.9

This wine was a big hit last evening with Asher after he got a pinky-taste. This morning he asked for “wine please.” (Uh-oh) While I’m inclined to reward such politeness it seemed a bit early in the day. The wine itself? A bigger and more forward style of Chardonnay than I normally gravitate to but can’t fault the quality and balance. The grapefruit, lemon curd, pineapple creme brûlée and moderate toast should meld beautifully with some more time. — 8 years ago

Shengli Hu

8.9

A pinky copper rose Spumante from 100% Aglianico. Subtle tangerine and yellow apricot on the nose. 🧀 rind, red berries, creamy and round on the palate, completely dry with clean effervescence. — 8 years ago

ida

9.1

Goodbye dinner with Pinky 💓 — a year ago

katy donkin

9.3

Delish, light pinky — 5 years ago

Nathan Renfro

9.2

Big pinky noir. Deep ruby colored. Cherry and plum, vanilla on the nose. Dark cherry, plum, some blue and black fruit mixed in. Soft velvety tannins. — 5 years ago

Andrea Jeffers

9.2

Great tasting and perfect pinky out drink! Not too sweet but just sweet enough! — 6 years ago

with Katie

Brian Pokorny

9.0

Liked this one, fairly light like a pinky. opens up to be not as spicy. Overall nice - would buy another bottle. — 7 years ago

July Glibova

9.0

Spicy, red berries, dried fruits, light a bit pinky color — 8 years ago

Christopher Losa

Owner/Wine Director Bar Bambino

9.2

brilliant! this Grachetto has more personality in its pinky finger than any other Grachetto i’ve had. herbaceous and a ting nutty on the front with a lingering salinity on the finish. more and more please. — 8 years ago

Katy McMullen-wendt

9.3

From the Costco Wine Advent Calendar.
I really liked thus subtle rosé. Don't let the lable turn you away from this. — 4 years ago

Jessica Williams

9.4

Could not find correct wine. Pinky Noir vintage 2018z — 5 years ago

Frank Kuo

9.2

Nice bubbly pinky color, with a slightly orange tone. Nose of nice ripe tropical fruits, pineapple, banana, and sweet vanilla. Nose is sweet and fragrant. Taste of nice acidity with sweetness, a bit mineral, zest, strawberry gummy, and apple flavors. Good flavors. Aftertaste is showing more zesty note and actually some warmth. Decent. — 6 years ago

Wendy H

9.0

Honeysuckle and pinky lady apple? — 6 years ago

Veronica Sweeney

9.0

2019 tasty pinky red in color, ever so mildly sweet with strawberries and ripe kiwi. I think it is my favorite beaujolais ever. 11% — 7 years ago

Chris England

9.3

A fab new find pinky fizz @ £62 that’s bordering a nice vintage champagne in quality 👍 very fresh, fruity, crisp, saline & slightly dry

📍 Pommery “Apanage” Rose NV

🏵 93+ points

🍇 Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier

🍷 Peachy salmon pink

👃 Crunchy red apple compote on strawberry shortbread biscuit w/ a peachy twist & mineral undertone

👄 Med bodied fine bubbled mousse of strawberry, peach & red apple in dry rock minerals w/ a raspberry tone

🎯 Med+ dry mineral peachy driven red fruit & apple finale

🧀 Paired with oven baked Camembert 😍
— 8 years ago

Chris England

9.1

Picked up as a £13 bin end vs RRP £21 - if you want a bone dry Provence blush pinky this will hit the spot 😁 Better w/ 2 hours air, warmer & food 👍

📍Chateau Minuty Rose et Or 2016

🏵 90-91 points

🍇 95% Grenache & 5% Syrah

🍷 Pale peachy blossom

👃 Subtle peach & minerals w/ hints of banana, strawberry, raspberry & red currant as well as a white blossom & citrus backbone

👄 Med bone dry crisp body of grapefruit driven citrus fruits, minerals, peach, red fruits & a touch of tropics w/ a dry chalky tone in med acidity

🎯 Med very dry of above with a rock mineral citrus chalky dry linger — 8 years ago