2021 Obvious Wines Nº06 Simply Rosé, Méditerranée IGP, France
Tasting Notes
Dry, light & easy Provence Rosé at its best, grown with a sea view. Can’t go wrong with this one and we recommend enjoying it with friends on a warm afternoon, sitting by the pool, or while prepping a meal! Aromas of white peach, red berries, and pink watermelon. Fresh vibrant flavors of ripe peach, raspberry, wild strawberries, and subtle salinity.
Food pairings: Shrimp, salads, and any pre-dinner situation
Producer Details:
Domaine de la Sangliere, Bormes-les-Mimosa, Provence
Established in 1980 by Francois de Victor, and now run by his two sons Olivier (winemaker) & Remy (sales).
Their 42ha Estate begins just 600ft from the Mediterranean Sea and neighbors Chateau Leoube on Cape Bénat - a protected area of outstanding natural beauty (Conservatoire du Littoral)
Winemaking:
Night harvest to retain freshness and focus on CO2 preservation rather than SO2.
Cool fermentation (60F) in stainless-steel vats initiated with native yeasts.
Rests for 3 months in Stainless Steel, 2 months in bottle.
Winery sanitizes with steam rather than artificial chemicals.
Vineyards:
Coastal hillside vineyards with ocean views benefit from cooling sea breezes, low humidity, and 300 days of sunshine a year.
Mica Schist soils rich in quartz are unique to Bormes-les-Mimosa and impart distinct freshness and elegance to the wine.
Eco-Friendly:
Certified Agricole Raisonée / Practicing Organic:
Green fertilizers from estate-made vegetal compost and horse manure (better than commercial manure which contains fewer microbes)
Rigorous cover crop regimen throughout the year (mustard, radish, ryegrass) for soil health
Advanced canopy management and leaf dropping to reduce disease pressure
Never any use of chemical insecticides or pesticides.
Obvious Wines is a collection of family estate wines crafted through sustainably farmed practices across vineyards in California, Chile, and France.
Created by a reformed “wine-snob” originally from Champagne, France, founder Brice Baillie noticed a gap between an overall growing interest and love for Boutique, Vegan & Eco-friendly wines, yet a high level of intimidation towards selecting and discussing them.
In 2018, he decided to create an accessible and playful brand that still checked all the necessary boxes of high-quality, eco-conscious wine. So, he got to work cold-calling wineries in California to identify those who were open to partnerships and met his criteria. Eventually, he got a bite, and Obvious Wines was born.
Available States
AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, 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 and shipping are not included in savings calculations).
2021 Obvious Wines Nº06 Simply Rosé - $30 = 21.42%
Definite buy. If they are good, great pool/poolside wine for a great price. If they aren’t that good, they are perfect to blend with strawberries for a froze.
I was so excited to once again get the Lab Rat email from Alice. A bottle of Obvious Wines No 06 Simply Rose was delivered on Thursday and my initial reaction was “oh hey, I don’t drink Rose”. I can count on one hand how many bottles of Rose I have purchased and consumed in my entire life so keep that in mind. Into the fridge it went to rest for a few hours.
This bottle has a screw cap and a very simple bottle design. The wine color is light salmon or blush color. On the nose I got strawberry and stone fruit. Now to the taste. It is dry. I tasted strawberry and citrus and maybe a little grapefruit on the finish. It is not overly fruity though. The acidity was light to medium. Capped it and saved half the bottle for the next day. On day two I felt the fruit taste had faded somewhat but it was still enjoyable.
At the end of the day I really enjoyed this wine. It is light and refreshing and would be a great pool wine or porch pounder. I would finish the bottle instead of saving any for another day, which would be easy to do. Thanks Alice and all at WCC for letting me try a new winery and a rarely purchased varietal.
I was also a lucky Lab Rat for this wine. My wife and I are both big rosé fans so we were excited when we saw the bottle. After an overnight stay in the fridge, we tried it Friday afternoon I must say it didn’t disappoint!
The label is minimal and aesthetically pleasing and the wine is uncomplicated and fresh. Aroma was somewhat muted with just a hint of fruity strawberry. In the mouth it was clean and balanced, light strawberry and minerality coming through before a clean bright finish. I could go through buckets of this outside on a beautiful day. I don’t think you could go wrong bringing it to brunch or a patio get together because this is a definite crowd pleaser, especially at the casemates price.
Thanks again for the opportunity to try it, now I’m buying a case!
2021 Obvious Wines Nº06 Simply Rosé, Méditerranée IGP, France
Tasting Notes
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What’s Included
6-bottles:
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Price Comparison
Not for sale online, $216.00/case MSRP
About The Winery
Available States
AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Apr 17 - Wednesday, Apr 19
2021 Obvious Wines Nº06 Simply French Rosé
6 bottles for $69.99 $11.67/bottle + $1.33/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $109.99 $9.17/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations).
2021 Obvious Wines Nº06 Simply Rosé - $30 = 21.42%
Definite buy. If they are good, great pool/poolside wine for a great price. If they aren’t that good, they are perfect to blend with strawberries for a froze.
I was so excited to once again get the Lab Rat email from Alice. A bottle of Obvious Wines No 06 Simply Rose was delivered on Thursday and my initial reaction was “oh hey, I don’t drink Rose”. I can count on one hand how many bottles of Rose I have purchased and consumed in my entire life so keep that in mind. Into the fridge it went to rest for a few hours.
This bottle has a screw cap and a very simple bottle design. The wine color is light salmon or blush color. On the nose I got strawberry and stone fruit. Now to the taste. It is dry. I tasted strawberry and citrus and maybe a little grapefruit on the finish. It is not overly fruity though. The acidity was light to medium. Capped it and saved half the bottle for the next day. On day two I felt the fruit taste had faded somewhat but it was still enjoyable.
At the end of the day I really enjoyed this wine. It is light and refreshing and would be a great pool wine or porch pounder. I would finish the bottle instead of saving any for another day, which would be easy to do. Thanks Alice and all at WCC for letting me try a new winery and a rarely purchased varietal.
Soon as my wife saw Provence, I knew we were in for a case.
/giphy contemptible-cozy-hose
I was also a lucky Lab Rat for this wine. My wife and I are both big rosé fans so we were excited when we saw the bottle. After an overnight stay in the fridge, we tried it Friday afternoon I must say it didn’t disappoint!
The label is minimal and aesthetically pleasing and the wine is uncomplicated and fresh. Aroma was somewhat muted with just a hint of fruity strawberry. In the mouth it was clean and balanced, light strawberry and minerality coming through before a clean bright finish. I could go through buckets of this outside on a beautiful day. I don’t think you could go wrong bringing it to brunch or a patio get together because this is a definite crowd pleaser, especially at the casemates price.
Thanks again for the opportunity to try it, now I’m buying a case!
Sounds good! In for a case - now where to put it!
/giphy organic-hopeless-pirate
Summer is coming.
/giphy dainty-remarkable-puffin
Thanks to Casemates, this “no way rosé” couple has discovered that we like a Provence-style rosé…so in for a case.
/giphy lanky-ghostly-crow
gack - sounds great but swimming in rosé from current offerings, have to pass.
Why no Hawley Viognier this year?
Please tell me again where I can find the vintage date.
@Burrloin
It’s Obvious
Or, at the very top of the comment thread, there is
@Burrloin @rjquillin It’s at the top of the comment thread, after you’ve unhid (is that really a word?) the first bunch of comments.