Strawberry essence, rose petal, and orange blossom frame this bright, juicy, and mouth-watering Rosé. It is round and plush on the palate, finishing up with a little kick of cinnamon and toasted almond.
Vineyard and Winemaker’s notes
A gentle and classic winemaking approach preserves all of this wine’s pretty aromatics and juicy goodness and the result is a gorgeous and pure Provence style Rosé. Pair this wine with citrus-based salads, a seafood starter course or, one of the best pairings is simply an evening on the porch!
To make this “dedicated” rose, Woody uses top-notch Carignan and Pinot Noir grapes from stellar vineyard locations in the Sonoma Coast, Russian River and Yorkville Highlands AVAs. He direct presses to stainless steel and naturally ferments on the grapes own yeasts. Woody’s gentle and classic approach preserves all of this wine’s pretty aromatics and juicy goodness.
Specifications
Vintage: 2017
Blend: Carignan, Pinot Noir
Appellation: 75% Mendocino County, 25% Sonoma County
Aging: 6 months in stainless steel; 1-2 rackings; native ferment
Alcohol: 12.5%
Price Comparison
Not for sale online, $336/case MSRP
About The Winery
Winery: Alysian Wines
Owners: The Hambrecht Family & Gary Farrell
Founded: 2006
Location: Russian River Valley
The Hambrecht family has been in the California wine business for over 35 years, partnering in esteemed brands like Ridge, Chalone, and Truett Hurst. Bill Hambrecht was among the first visionary business owners to open a winery on Healdsburg’s picturesque Westside Road in 1982. Belvedere Winery marked the beginning of what would become a family tradition and commitment to producing wines of the utmost quality.
It’s this commitment to excellence that led to Alysian Wines, which is the result of the 2006 partnership between the Hambrechts and veteran winemaker, Gary Farrell, who is known in the industry for his uncompromising standards and resolute attention to detail. Sourced from only the best vineyards in the Russian River Valley, Alysian’s multiple award-winning wines strike a delicate balance with flavor profiles that delight both connoisseurs and newcomers alike.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2017 Floodgate Rosé by Alysian Wines - $30 = 23.07%
So this has never happened before, but the delivery occurred three minutes before the front desk at my apartment opened (they accept wine deliveries), so looks like I won’t get it until tomorrow
So picked up the wine on the way to our gaming night tonight and have started the tasting of it while waiting for others to arrive. This will be a little disjointed as I type from my phone as thoughts come to mind or i get input from others…such as @wkdpanda who will be here shortly. @winedavid49 must have known we do this on Wednesdays.
Anyway, initially for the wine I tasted it only barely chilled. Not much on the nose for it…maybe a little mild fruit…strawberry?
On the palate get an initial bit of maybe raspberry tartness on the tongue and then it dwindles. More full bodied than most rose wines. A little bit of syrupyness? Yes, just made up a word. Definitely get the herbal and earthy notes of carignane and PN. But not a whole lot else.
It is better chilled. Tartness comes through more prevalently when room temperature.
Very little acidity to it.
Did go well with the burgers and dogs we had tonight.
If I didn’t just get the Pedroncelli rose delivery, I might have considered a couple bottles of this.
We had more when it was chilled even further, and definitely much better in that way. Brought forward a bit more acidity and fruit came out more as well.
@cjsiege Yes, the aromas did come through better while chilled. I’ve never been very good with aromas, but strawberry that i got on the palate certainly showed up in the nose, as well as a better floral bouquet.
The wine was certainly enjoyed by all of us. I prefer my roses to ne dry, and this lived up to that quite well.
@HitAnyKey42 If you did a head to head comparison with the Pedronceli, how would it compare directly? If we loved the Pedronceli, then this is a safe bet?
@Jamileigh17 I think it’s a safe bet if you liked the Pedroncelli, you’ll like this. The Pedroncelli is a lighter bodied one and a bit more complex, IMHO. But this one has a nice solid flavor profile to it. Not what I would consider your typical rose, for sure, though.
What a wonderful surprise to get the note inviting me to taste this wine! After picking up at my local FedEx Receiving place, I popped my bottle in the freezer for a 30 minute quick chill, then into the fridge while waiting for my friend to arrive with chinese take-out.
My tasting notes for 2017 Floodgate Rosé:
On the pop and pour, the nose is quite interesting. Ripe strawberry, sweet raspberry, and gentle floral notes (jasmine? gardenia? gentle fruit tree flowers?) The floral notes are more like flowers on the breeze, rather than a perfume. On the palate, this is not a sweet wine! There are a lot of citrus notes. It is crisp and bright. There are some sharp, acidic notes. Lots of grapefruit notes on the back end.
We’re having chinese takeout for dinner: shrimp with broccoli, mu-shu chicken, and chicken fried rice. With the shrimp and broccoli, the buttery-richness of the sauce rounded out the sharp edges of the wine. making this a fabulous pairing. With the fried rice, the gentle flavor profile mellowed the citrus edges. While not perfect, it was a pleasant pairing. With the mu-shu, the plum and ginger sauce fought with the acidic finish on the wine, making it sharper than expected. Not such a winning combo there…
After a while in the glass, the floral character has faded on the nose. The citrus on the palate continues, but is not quite as sharp. The “tangy” notes are there, but are not unpleasant.
On a hot. summer day, this will be a lovely, bright, refreshing patio wine!
Many, many thanks to @Winedavid49 and the WCC Team for the opportunity!
@losthighwayz - to me, this one is going to be better when put with food. I’m not sure I would sit down and drink an entire glass wholly in it’s own. I found that some food was needed to smooth over some of the sharper edges.
(Bear in mind that there could have been some bottle shock from the transport.)
It won’t dethrone Pedroncelli Dry Rosé of Zin in my cellar, but it is better than many rosés I’ve gotten from my local stores.
QPR at the 6pk level is decent. Equal to some of the lighter Provençal rosé prices I can get here. QPR at case level is good.
I do agree with the winemaker’s notes that this one would go well with seafood. It will also go well in cutting a rich, fatty Sauce. Personally, I would parent with fettuccine alfredo or something similar. Something rich and buttery on the dinner plate.
@losthighwayz just read Gary Ferrell is no longer the winemaker. However, the Lynmar winemaker is now on board. Lynmar makes some killer chards and PN down the road from IH
@losthighwayz I thought I read Gary Farrell hasn’t been associated with Alysian at all anymore, since like 2013. Though he’s listed as an owner here, not sure that’s true. Who is the Lynmar winemaker you reference? If it is Shane Finley he’s no longer there. Winemakers for Alysian appear to be Woody Hambrecht and Joseph Ryan.
@spiciernoodles Looks like the winery itself doesn’t have an IL license. (Casemates doesn’t hold the liquor licenses - the wineries do.) Sounds like an unlucky break for you with this particular wine/winery…
Sorry for the late post! I was able to pick the bottle up on my way to work, and have snuck in a few sips. I will say I really like the wine, and I think it’s a good qpr. It has a nice dark color in the glass, kind of a light orangey red, darker than the Pinot noir rose.
I picked up a lot of berry flavors, primarily strawberry. It’s not a light, boring rose that you would expect for under 10.00 though. I found it very enjoyable, it has mild acidity and I was very curious about the almond / cinnamon notes the winery posted… I found it to have a very pleasant, almost creamy finish.
I’m jealous that the other rats got to pair theirs with good meals, and I’m sneaking sips at work… But I’m thinking it would have been great with my breakfast of overnight oats topped with raspberries and walnuts. I fully endorse popping open a bottle with brunch.
So I found this wine to be a great qpr - dry, robust berry flavors, and a creamy finish with a bit of pithe which reminded me of grapefruit. Nothing negative to say about it. I think I’ll get a six pack, and plan to drink it outside in the sun
I shared with two coworkers - one loved how dry it was despite the fruity, berry flavors, the other felt it was very acidic. It’s definitely getting more citrusy as it cools. I actually kinda liked it better warmer!
Verdict-Delicious. A bit more complex than NXNW, about the same, overall as the Pedroncelli. And at least at this offering, a buck cheaper than that, a buck more than NXNW. All great summer options. Grab 2 cases next time if I can.
Tasting Notes
Strawberry essence, rose petal, and orange blossom frame this bright, juicy, and mouth-watering Rosé. It is round and plush on the palate, finishing up with a little kick of cinnamon and toasted almond.
Vineyard and Winemaker’s notes
A gentle and classic winemaking approach preserves all of this wine’s pretty aromatics and juicy goodness and the result is a gorgeous and pure Provence style Rosé. Pair this wine with citrus-based salads, a seafood starter course or, one of the best pairings is simply an evening on the porch!
To make this “dedicated” rose, Woody uses top-notch Carignan and Pinot Noir grapes from stellar vineyard locations in the Sonoma Coast, Russian River and Yorkville Highlands AVAs. He direct presses to stainless steel and naturally ferments on the grapes own yeasts. Woody’s gentle and classic approach preserves all of this wine’s pretty aromatics and juicy goodness.
Specifications
Price Comparison
Not for sale online, $336/case MSRP
About The Winery
Winery: Alysian Wines
Owners: The Hambrecht Family & Gary Farrell
Founded: 2006
Location: Russian River Valley
The Hambrecht family has been in the California wine business for over 35 years, partnering in esteemed brands like Ridge, Chalone, and Truett Hurst. Bill Hambrecht was among the first visionary business owners to open a winery on Healdsburg’s picturesque Westside Road in 1982. Belvedere Winery marked the beginning of what would become a family tradition and commitment to producing wines of the utmost quality.
It’s this commitment to excellence that led to Alysian Wines, which is the result of the 2006 partnership between the Hambrechts and veteran winemaker, Gary Farrell, who is known in the industry for his uncompromising standards and resolute attention to detail. Sourced from only the best vineyards in the Russian River Valley, Alysian’s multiple award-winning wines strike a delicate balance with flavor profiles that delight both connoisseurs and newcomers alike.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Tuesday, May 28
Floodgate Rosé by Alysian Wines
6 bottles for $64.99 $10.83/bottle + $1.33/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $99.99 $8.33/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
2017 Floodgate Rosé
Here goes nothing…
/giphy independent-automatic-cottonmouth
I’ll be getting a bottle to rat tomorrow - I’ll post notes ASAP!
Had a bottle of the SB this past weekend. Loved it! Wish I had gone in on a case by myself! Awaiting the rattage…
Yep, really enjoyed the SB and would be in on this if I didn’t already have a couple cases of rose.
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2017 Floodgate Rosé by Alysian Wines - $30 = 23.07%
/giphy enchanting-sleazy-middle Why not?
So this has never happened before, but the delivery occurred three minutes before the front desk at my apartment opened (they accept wine deliveries), so looks like I won’t get it until tomorrow
I’ll see if I can modify the delivery in time to pick it up before work tomorrow or something
So picked up the wine on the way to our gaming night tonight and have started the tasting of it while waiting for others to arrive. This will be a little disjointed as I type from my phone as thoughts come to mind or i get input from others…such as @wkdpanda who will be here shortly. @winedavid49 must have known we do this on Wednesdays.
Anyway, initially for the wine I tasted it only barely chilled. Not much on the nose for it…maybe a little mild fruit…strawberry?
On the palate get an initial bit of maybe raspberry tartness on the tongue and then it dwindles. More full bodied than most rose wines. A little bit of syrupyness? Yes, just made up a word. Definitely get the herbal and earthy notes of carignane and PN. But not a whole lot else.
It is better chilled. Tartness comes through more prevalently when room temperature.
Very little acidity to it.
Did go well with the burgers and dogs we had tonight.
If I didn’t just get the Pedroncelli rose delivery, I might have considered a couple bottles of this.
We had more when it was chilled even further, and definitely much better in that way. Brought forward a bit more acidity and fruit came out more as well.
@HitAnyKey42 Did you find the aromas to be different on the chilled glass vs. the “not as chilled” glass? I know I found a really distinct difference.
@cjsiege Yes, the aromas did come through better while chilled. I’ve never been very good with aromas, but strawberry that i got on the palate certainly showed up in the nose, as well as a better floral bouquet.
The wine was certainly enjoyed by all of us. I prefer my roses to ne dry, and this lived up to that quite well.
@HitAnyKey42 If you did a head to head comparison with the Pedronceli, how would it compare directly? If we loved the Pedronceli, then this is a safe bet?
@Jamileigh17 I think it’s a safe bet if you liked the Pedroncelli, you’ll like this. The Pedroncelli is a lighter bodied one and a bit more complex, IMHO. But this one has a nice solid flavor profile to it. Not what I would consider your typical rose, for sure, though.
@HitAnyKey42 Thanks! Went for it. I figure in summer, more rose is always good!
What a wonderful surprise to get the note inviting me to taste this wine! After picking up at my local FedEx Receiving place, I popped my bottle in the freezer for a 30 minute quick chill, then into the fridge while waiting for my friend to arrive with chinese take-out.
My tasting notes for 2017 Floodgate Rosé:
On the pop and pour, the nose is quite interesting. Ripe strawberry, sweet raspberry, and gentle floral notes (jasmine? gardenia? gentle fruit tree flowers?) The floral notes are more like flowers on the breeze, rather than a perfume. On the palate, this is not a sweet wine! There are a lot of citrus notes. It is crisp and bright. There are some sharp, acidic notes. Lots of grapefruit notes on the back end.
We’re having chinese takeout for dinner: shrimp with broccoli, mu-shu chicken, and chicken fried rice. With the shrimp and broccoli, the buttery-richness of the sauce rounded out the sharp edges of the wine. making this a fabulous pairing. With the fried rice, the gentle flavor profile mellowed the citrus edges. While not perfect, it was a pleasant pairing. With the mu-shu, the plum and ginger sauce fought with the acidic finish on the wine, making it sharper than expected. Not such a winning combo there…
After a while in the glass, the floral character has faded on the nose. The citrus on the palate continues, but is not quite as sharp. The “tangy” notes are there, but are not unpleasant.
On a hot. summer day, this will be a lovely, bright, refreshing patio wine!
Many, many thanks to @Winedavid49 and the WCC Team for the opportunity!
@cjsiege thanks for the report! Would you say this is a great QPR? Also, any roses you’ve had from WW or Casemates you can compare this to?
@cjsiege great Rattage!
@losthighwayz - to me, this one is going to be better when put with food. I’m not sure I would sit down and drink an entire glass wholly in it’s own. I found that some food was needed to smooth over some of the sharper edges.
(Bear in mind that there could have been some bottle shock from the transport.)
It won’t dethrone Pedroncelli Dry Rosé of Zin in my cellar, but it is better than many rosés I’ve gotten from my local stores.
QPR at the 6pk level is decent. Equal to some of the lighter Provençal rosé prices I can get here. QPR at case level is good.
I do agree with the winemaker’s notes that this one would go well with seafood. It will also go well in cutting a rich, fatty Sauce. Personally, I would parent with fettuccine alfredo or something similar. Something rich and buttery on the dinner plate.
@winesnob Thanks much! I write pretty much what I would hope to read from someone else’s review.
Hope winery jumps in. Curious about RS, PH, and TA along with case production.
@losthighwayz just read Gary Ferrell is no longer the winemaker. However, the Lynmar winemaker is now on board. Lynmar makes some killer chards and PN down the road from IH
@losthighwayz I thought I read Gary Farrell hasn’t been associated with Alysian at all anymore, since like 2013. Though he’s listed as an owner here, not sure that’s true. Who is the Lynmar winemaker you reference? If it is Shane Finley he’s no longer there. Winemakers for Alysian appear to be Woody Hambrecht and Joseph Ryan.
/giphy round-grueling-mist
The Pedroncelli rose was awe-some, this sounds like it’s kind of blah in comparison. But, yay, casemates, more (dry) roses, please!!
/giphy thrilling-negligible-ham
Anyone in the Dallas area up for a split?
Just tried to buy my first case here and no Illinois deliveries. Is that on all wines? Or did I just get unlucky in wanting to buy this case?
@spiciernoodles Looks like the winery itself doesn’t have an IL license. (Casemates doesn’t hold the liquor licenses - the wineries do.) Sounds like an unlucky break for you with this particular wine/winery…
Sorry for the late post! I was able to pick the bottle up on my way to work, and have snuck in a few sips. I will say I really like the wine, and I think it’s a good qpr. It has a nice dark color in the glass, kind of a light orangey red, darker than the Pinot noir rose.
I picked up a lot of berry flavors, primarily strawberry. It’s not a light, boring rose that you would expect for under 10.00 though. I found it very enjoyable, it has mild acidity and I was very curious about the almond / cinnamon notes the winery posted… I found it to have a very pleasant, almost creamy finish.
I’m jealous that the other rats got to pair theirs with good meals, and I’m sneaking sips at work… But I’m thinking it would have been great with my breakfast of overnight oats topped with raspberries and walnuts. I fully endorse popping open a bottle with brunch.
So I found this wine to be a great qpr - dry, robust berry flavors, and a creamy finish with a bit of pithe which reminded me of grapefruit. Nothing negative to say about it. I think I’ll get a six pack, and plan to drink it outside in the sun
I shared with two coworkers - one loved how dry it was despite the fruity, berry flavors, the other felt it was very acidic. It’s definitely getting more citrusy as it cools. I actually kinda liked it better warmer!
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Drat! No shipping to IL? What happened there?
Never mind. Saw earlier post.
Verdict-Delicious. A bit more complex than NXNW, about the same, overall as the Pedroncelli. And at least at this offering, a buck cheaper than that, a buck more than NXNW. All great summer options. Grab 2 cases next time if I can.
@Jamileigh17 LOVE the feedback! Thanks