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The Malene By Chamisal Vineyards Rosé 2023 is a wine selling for $12.99 at Costco and a check of the web found it listed for $15 to $22 with most prices on the higher end.
Chamisal Vineyards was founded 51 years ago in the Central Coast AVA San Luis Obispo. They own multiple vineyards and are certified sustainable. They are currently part of the Crimson Wine Group which has an impressive stable of wineries.
Malene is a separate brand from the Chamisal winery and has its webpage. They have 2 wines, both Rosé, the Malene By Chamisal Vineyards Rosé 2023, and an Old Vine Rosé.
The label says this is a California wine, but the website shows Edna Valley (Central Coast) and the production notes talk about Estate vineyards. This wine is created from certified sustainably grown grapes and seems to be a Central Coast wine.
The Malene By Chamisal Vineyards Rosé 2023 is a blend or cuvee of 60% Grenache, 22% Cinsault, 12% Vermentino (a White Grape), 5% Mourvedre, and 1% Carignane. The growing season was long and warm with plenty of rain.
This Rosé was fermented and aged in stainless steel vats and various yeasts were used for fermentation to bring out the desired flavors.
The alcohol content is a mild 12.5%. This should be a Provence Rosé by way of the Central Coast of California.
The Malene By Chamisal Vineyards Rosé 2023 Tasting Notes
The color is more peach than pink. The nose is subtle, there is peach, apple, grapefruit, pear, coconut milk, a little tropical fruit, and lightly floral. The Malene By Chamisal Vineyards Rosé 2023 is crisp, but the flavors are interesting a carry some weight.
The Rosé tastes like a stew of apple, melon, lemon curd, and not-too-tart grapefruit. The mid-palate adds watermelon, nectarine, and raspberry.
The acidity is well-defined and gives this wine length.
The Summary
- The Malene By Chamisal Vineyards Rosé 2023 is a Costco bargain.
- This is a quality Rosé with interesting flavors and textures.
- This is a wine worth seeking out and trying.
