2014 Hammell Wine Alliance El Crüe Rose’. Along with SQN, the only Rose' I always decant. Three hours in the big glass vessel. Definitely not your Grand Dad's Rose'. 15.5% alcohol. Huge, full throttle style, but done with finesse. The bright red color of a red cream soda. Fresh cut flowers and strawberries on the nose. A guava-papaya-raspberry smoothie on the palate. You'll be hard-pressed to find a lengthier finish on a Rose'. I vaguely remember Mr Hammell suggesting drinking as opposed to holding, but this wine probably has some longevity based on tonight's performance. If you haven't sought out Mr Hammell's wines up to now, I strongly suggest you jump on the train before it departs the station. This guy is good. @Hammell
2014 Hammell Wine Alliance El Crüe Rose’. Along with SQN, the only Rose' I always decant. Three hours in the big glass vessel. Definitely not your Grand Dad's Rose'. 15.5% alcohol. Huge, full throttle style, but done with finesse. The bright red color of a red cream soda. Fresh cut flowers and strawberries on the nose. A guava-papaya-raspberry smoothie on the palate. You'll be hard-pressed to find a lengthier finish on a Rose'. I vaguely remember Mr Hammell suggesting drinking as opposed to holding, but this wine probably has some longevity based on tonight's performance. If you haven't sought out Mr Hammell's wines up to now, I strongly suggest you jump on the train before it departs the station. This guy is good. @Hammell
2 people found it helpfulAug 20th, 2017
My first Hammell. Not only nice and tart with strawberry and watermelon, but also had some body to it. Like a light beaujolais nouveau. Glad to see I am not the only one who thought this is a 9.3 Rose. 15.5 ABV!!!!!!
My first Hammell. Not only nice and tart with strawberry and watermelon, but also had some body to it. Like a light beaujolais nouveau. Glad to see I am not the only one who thought this is a 9.3 Rose. 15.5 ABV!!!!!!
1 person found it helpfulFeb 12th, 2017Probably the best Rosé' I've tasted this summer (please note that I've not tasted "and An Eight Track"). Suggest a couple hour decant. Give it a chance to breathe. Big, full throttle style, but with great finesse. I love this wine. Kudos Chris Hammell
Probably the best Rosé' I've tasted this summer (please note that I've not tasted "and An Eight Track"). Suggest a couple hour decant. Give it a chance to breathe. Big, full throttle style, but with great finesse. I love this wine. Kudos Chris Hammell
1 person found it helpfulAug 22nd, 2015
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