Martinez Lacuesta Hinia (Rosé)

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  • 2022

    Martinez Lacuesta Hinia (Rosé) 2022 - Highly RecommendedTasted by Elizabeth Gabay MW & Ben Bernheim

    Intense copper pink with light cherry red reflections. The aromatics are notably evolved and savoury, showing a saline, umami-like character with long oaky fruit and dark herbal woodiness. On the palate, pretty oak is supported by firm, sweet vanilla charm, spice and a hint of floral notes. The fruit profile consists of concentrated dark sour cherries, salty plums and rosehips, all defined by an exceptionally vibrant and taut cranberry acidity. This is a concentrated, tangy and complex Clarete style that carries enough weight and structure to serve as a summer red. While it is not a wine to bring fine rosé to the masses, it is a fabulous, serious wine.

    Tasted April 2026

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We’re mother and son duo Elizabeth Gabay MW and Ben Bernheim. Between us, we’ve been involved in the wines of southern France for over 30 years. Elizabeth started working with the wines of Provence back in 1986, and for the past 20 years has lived on the eastern edge of south-east France. We’ve worked on three books on rosé: Rosé Understanding the Pink Wine Revolution (2018), Elizabeth Gabay’s Buyers Guide to the Rosés of Southern France (2021 e-guide) and, most recently Rosés of Southern France (2022).

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