2010 Rosato, Dry Sangiovese Rosé, Columbia Valley, Washington

Intense and quite lovely, deep scarlet rose color. Lively aromas of cherry fruit have a lush and weighty quality on the nose, with herbal and earthy accents contrasting with a floral top note. Zestful flavors of strawberries and cherries are alive with fruit-sweetness, yet at the same time there is a tangy dryness on the palate that expresses a lime-tinged sense of citrus tartness. Robust acidity brings real power to the fruit flavors, and the finish is remarkably bright, lively, and long. This is an unusually opulent rosé that delivers copious fruitiness and a dynamic character. This dramatic rosé would pair beautifully with spit-roasted game hens. (257 cases made.) $12