Experience Rosé, a wine competition that focuses exclusively on expressions of pink wine—sweet, dry, and sparkling—has announced results of the 2024 contest. Judging took place June 11-12, 2024.
Now in its sixth year, Experience Rosé was founded to help curious consumers confidently explore this emergent fine wine category. “This competition is always a lot of fun,” says Debra Del Fiorentino, founder of Wine Competitions Management & Production, which presents the contest. “The range of colors, grape varieties, and styles is always so wide; it’s fun to sample through them all. The quality of the wines entered proves that rosé is a style to no longer be ignored.”
“Rosé is one of the most versatile wines in my book. They bring fun with their color, fruit flavors, and aroma,” says Gadd-Coster.” And then as bubbles to the mix and every sip is a celebration!”
Eligibility for this competition is open to any wine (U.S. or international) with the word “rosé” clearly included on its front or back labeling. Judges include winemakers, sommeliers, retail buyers, wine educators, and journalists.
These are the Texas winery results:
| Winery | Wine | Region | Method | Vineyard | Medal | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Hill Vineyard | 2023 Eden Hill Vineyard Tempranillo Rose | Texas | Traditional, Whole Cluster Pressed | Gold | 93 | Stone fruit, copper hue, sweet fruit, nectarine, cherry blossom | |
| Texas Heritage Vineyard | 2023 Texas Heritage Vineyard Spirit if Ageless | Texas High Plains | Single Vineyard | Gold | 90 | Caramel aromatics, zesty, gourmet fruit wrap | |
| Wedding Oak Winery | 2023 Wedding Oak Winery Grenache Rose | Texas Hill Country | Single Vineyard | Mirasol Vineyards | Double Gold | 98 | Strawberry, sophisticated, floral qualities |
| Wedding Oak Winery | 2023 Wedding Oak Winery Castanet | Texas High Plains | Single Vineyard | Lilli of the Vine Vineyard | Gold | 94 | Watermelon, Jolly Rancher, white peach, nice mouth feel, white pepper on finish |
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