What, you might ask, is the best Rose´ in the Hudson Valley?
As we make our way across the Hudson Valley, tasting all of the greats from the many vineyards, we think we may have found the BEST ROSE´. The winner is the Milea Estate Vineyards, Queen Of The Meadow Rose 2023. This is the most recent great rose´we have uncovered in our tasting adventures. This winery, led by Russell Moss and team, has crafted an elegant and somewhat austere wine. The nose shows subtle persimmon aromas, rumored to be partly from the inclusion of Chambourcin. The vendage seems to have been precise here as the juice seems to have been allowed to ripen, but not overly-so. The fresh acidity marries well with the gentle robe of sugars and the minerality and linearity of the palette makes this rose´come across as sophisticated and properly restrained. This is not your “cheap date” Rose´, but a wine that is elegant and reserved and lets the food you are pairing it with shine. When Spring comes and the sun shines, look for this Rose´and enjoy!
