Can Ràfols dels Caus Penedès Petit Caus Rosat 2008 Penedès
A blend of Merlot, Ull de llebre, Syrah, Sumoll. Dark pink. A rather lovely scent, earthy yet vibrant and mineral, some tartish red fruit. Full body for rosé, quite high acidity, crunchy. I like it!
Weingut Becker Landgraf im Felsenkeller Gau-Odernheimer Spätburgunder trocken J² 2007 Rheinhessen; 13,5%; 22,90€
A very light colour. The scent is rather lovely: peachy, ripe and red, sweet but not vulgarly so, it seems a very pure expression of the grape. On some sniffs I do sense a touch of toast so I guess this does see some oak? Mostly it is gladly not noticeable. Like many "natural" wines the palate is a paradox in being light yet intense at the same time it is very rich in flavour. Vivacious, racy, refreshing finish. Good stuff!