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A Wine for Tonight: NV Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut Rosé
By Kori ~ October 6th, 2011.
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 NV Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut Rosé from the Columbia Valley of Washington State.
Our selection criteria include:
- A very good Quality rating of >=3.5 stars (out of 5)
- A price tag of <=$15
- Must be widely available
The Brut Rosé is one of an excellent array of value sparkling wines from Domaine Ste. Michelle. Producing sparkling wines for over thirty years, Domaine Ste. Michelle is one of the largest sparkling wine houses in the United States, producing more than 300,000 cases each year. Rick Casqueiro has been head winemaker since 1994. While this Brut Rosé is good enough to celebrate a special occasion, its price point makes it an excellent weeknight or Sunday brunch bubbly.
“Rosé sparkling wines are original not only because of their color, but also their vinous character. Brut Rosé is a beautiful salmon pink wine, with a persistent column of small bubbles. A delicate sparkler, with strawberry impressions coming through in the nose, and on the palate. The initial impression is dry, with a soft and fruity aftertaste.†–Winemaker Rick Casqueiro
NV Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut Rosé (Columbia Valley, Washington): 100% Pinot Noir. Pale pinkish salmon in color. Aromatic with white peach, orange peel, and raspberry on both the nose and palate. Dry and light to medium-bodied with lively acidity and a long finish.
Quality: 3.5 stars (out of 5)
QPR: 5 bangs for your buck (out of 5)
Where to buy: Received as sample, suggested retail $12; Available elsewhere, $8 to $15
Filed under: A Wine for Tonight, American Wine, Five-Bangs For Your Buck Wines, Pinot Noir, Sparkling Wine, Washington State Wine, Wines Under $15, Wines Under $20, Wines Under $25
Domaine Ste. Michelle is a very decent go to sparkling wine. In CT we pay around $10.99 a bottle. Very good price for the quality. Come to think of it, all of the sparkling wines are pretty good.
Witless,
Glad to hear you enjoy the DSM sparkling wines too. Excellent QPR, for sure. Cheers!
Have not tried this wine but intrigued by the description, especially about “sparkling wine” – a choice for the holidays, thank you for sharing!
CoffeeGuy,
Thanks! Hope you enjoy it. Cheers!