A Wine for Tonight: 2011 Juliette’s Dazzle Rosé



By Kori ~ July 5th, 2012.

Would you like a quick suggestion for a good wine to drink tonight (or this weekend) that won’t break your budget and is widely available? Many of our readers have said this is something they would like, so here is this week’s selection, the 2011 Juliette’s Dazzle Rosé from the Horse Heaven Hills of Washington State.

Our selection criteria include:

  • A very good Quality rating of >=3.5 stars (out of 5)
  • A price tag of <=$20
  • Must be widely available

Juliette’s Dazzle Rosé is produced and bottled under the Dolan & Weiss Cellars label. However, the masterminds behind it are Long Shadows’ founder Allen Shoup and winemaker Gilles Nicault. For years, Gilles has made a dry rosé for Allen to enjoy and share with his own family and friends. After numerous requests from guests at Allen’s dinner parties, in 2011, he asked Gilles to set aside a special block of grapes at The Benches Vineyard to allow for increased production.

“Named after Allen’s granddaughter, Juliette’s Dazzle is light pink in color and offers aromas of strawberry and orange peel. It is a dry style but with sweet fruit flavors and clean sharp acidity creating a light and refreshing finish.”

2011 Juliette’s Dazzle Rosé (The Benches Vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington): 98% Pinot Grigio and 2% Sangiovese. Pale pink salmon in color. Very aromatic with raspberry, cherry, and floral notes on both the nose and palate. Dry and light to medium-bodied with crisp acidity and a long, refreshing finish. Residual Sugar: 1%
Quality: 3.5 stars (out of 5)
QPR: 3 bangs for your buck (out of 5)
Where to buy: Received as sample, suggested retail $15; Available elsewhere, $14 to $15


Filed under: A Wine for Tonight, American Wine, Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris, Rose Wine, Washington State Wine, Wines Under $15, Wines Under $20, Wines Under $25

Reader's Comments

  1. Bonnie Brookshire | August 6th, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    I have a sister in Boise, Idaho who has fallen in love with this wine so please let me know how she may purchase more!
    Thank you, Bonnie

  2. Kori | August 9th, 2012 at 11:49 am

    Bonnie,
    Glad to hear that your sister enjoys Juliette’s Dazzle. Here’s a link to some online retailers who carry it: http://www.wine-searcher.com/find/juliette%27s+dazzle+rose/2011. Otherwise, she might want to contact Dane Narbaitz at Long Shadows (425-454-3918, dane@longshadows.com) to find out who might carry it in Boise. Cheers!