2010 Thomas New England Estate Rose

You sense sweetness in the perfume and intially on the palate, both of which cannot, unfortunately, be forgotten despite the dry last finish. It's also that lolly-water colour. Placed up against roses such as Charles Melton and De Bortoli, it doesn't make it.  The label is, equally unfortunately, coloured-coded as a bright pink, and is overly and inappropriately luxurious with gold trim and a black stallion's head. New England has 'a rich history of viticulture, with vineyards dating back to 1869': so says the label. But the winemaking needs more finesse. One such fine element could be noting the grape variety used. About $16.00.