Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Rosé (75cl, 13.5%)

A dry California rosé from Kendall-Jackson, led by Pinot Noir and described by the winery as a rosé of Pinot Noir. The fruit comes from cool coastal vineyards, mainly in Monterey County, with some from Mendocino and Sonoma. The blend changes from year to year, with Syrah and sometimes Cabernet Franc alongside the Pinot Noir. It is fermented in stainless steel with no oak, which keeps the fruit bright and the colour pale pink. The nose has watermelon, hibiscus and apricot with white florals. The palate is crisp, with grapefruit and strawberry in a light-bodied frame, and the finish is clean, dry and refreshing.