Happy day after St. Patrick's Day! Despite what a long week I've had, I've decided to open a new bottle of wine to enjoy with my traditional dinner. Tonight I've opened a bottle of 2022 Underground Wine Project Mr. Pink Rosé. The Underground Wine Project was a collaboration between Mark McNeilly (Mark Ryan Winery) and Trey Busch and Jerry Solomon (of Sleight of Hand Cellars) who began this collaboration in 2009. And here we are. The 2022 Underground Wine Project Mr. Pink Rosé is a blend of Sangiovese (58%) and Syrah (42%) from the Columbia Valley of Washington. So, let's see how this wine is tasting!
The wine is a lovely pale peach color in the glass, just as you'd hope for an ideal summer rosé. Take a whiff and you're greeted with aromas of peach, strawberry and honeysuckle that might trick your brain into expecting a sweeter wine. Take a sip and the tropical fruit notes come right to the forefront, but then ease back to let some subtle floral notes of jasmine and honeysuckle come forward, even as you experience some buttery notes reminiscent of Chardonnay. The flavors come together for a wonderfully crisp dry finish with a reprise of floral at the end.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's a super pleasant drinking rosé, ideal for sipping on the patio this summer. This wine would pair exceptionally well with salmon, fresh summer salad, particularly caprese or just plain hanging out with friends. Tonight, I've paired this wine with my traditional St. Patrick's Day dinner of slow cooked corned beef, cabbage, carrots and potatoes along with some buttered soda bread. Cheers!
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