Raphael - derived from Archangel St. Raphael - is known as “the patron saint of travelers and happy meetings” and if you are looking for an inexpensive, refreshing wine to drink during your summer travels or to share during a happy meeting, this one is for you: Poggio Anima Raphael Rosato (MSRP $15). Rosato is Italian Rosé and this unique Italian Rosato from Sicily is terrific, … [Read more...]
Unshackled Rosé
You are likely familiar with one of the best-selling California red wines on the market, The Prisoner, created by The Prisoner Wine Company. But The Prisoner Wine Company—named for the iconic wine originally made by founding winemaker Dave Phinney—makes much more than just The Prisoner red wine. The Prisoner Wine Company recently launched a line of wines where, apparently, … [Read more...]
Bonterra Organic Rosé
If you’re looking to toast your honey on Valentine’s Day, why not do it with Rosé? Pink wines are terrific anytime, but seem especially appropriate when Cupid’s slinging his arrows. And on this special day devoted to love, how about showing some love for our planet by toasting with Bonterra Organic Vineyards Rosé, which is available in both bottles ($16) and boxes ($22.99). … [Read more...]
Gérard Bertrand 2018 Cote des Roses Rosé
Personally, I like to sip Rosé any time of the year and on almost any occasion. Ever since I visited Provence for the first time years ago, I’ve come to love the stuff. I find that Rosé wines pair very well with a wide array of foods and cuisines, from Asian fare and tacos, to burgers from the grill. Most of the time, you can’t go wrong reaching for Rosé. I think that’s … [Read more...]
A Lovely French Rosé: Pierre Riffault Les & Hommes Rosé
During a visit to Hearth and Hill restaurant in Park City my wife and I enjoyed a lovely bottle of French Rosé from their wine list. It was called Pierre Riffault Sancerre Les 7 Hommes ($26.47). While most of us are familiar with the white wines of France’s Sancerre region in the center of France, I’d never had Rosé from there and was eager to try it out. I wasn’t … [Read more...]
A Versatile Italian Rose: Masseria Li Veli Susumaniello
Last week in this column I wrote about a nifty new wine discovery from Italy called Casanova di Neri IrROSSO. This week, I’m turning my attention to another really great Italian wine. This one is a Rosé: Masseria Li Veli Susumaniello 2018 ($21.99). Masseria Li Veli is a winery in Italy’s Apulia region, founded and operated since 1999 by the Falvo family. They’ve … [Read more...]
JNSQ : A Most Beautiful Bottle of Wine
When my wife brought home a bottle of Rosé wine from California that she’d found at our local wine store, my first thought was: Duped! You see, she has a fondness for wines with pretty bottles and/or label art. And when I saw the bottle of Rosé she’d purchased - called JNSQ Rosé Cru - I was sure she’d been taken for a proverbial ride. The bottle … well … it’s beautiful. But … [Read more...]
Bonterra Rosé: Vibrant and Crisp Organic Rose Wine
This past week has been so unseasonably warm that it has me thinking about spring and sipping wine on the patio. And that means thinking about Rose wines. Although, to be honest, I think about (and drink) Rosé all year ‘round. Gone are the days of treating Rose solely as a warm weather picnic wine. Organic Rose Wine Lately, I’ve been leaning towards investigating wines from … [Read more...]
Sip o’ the Week: Soter North Valley Vineyards Rosé
While dining at Solitude Mountain Resort’s Honeycomb Grill, I thoroughly enjoyed an excellent Rosé wine from Soter Vineyards, which is located in the Oregon’s Northern Willamette Valley. Soter North Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir Rosé is a great pink wine (actually, more like salmon-colored) to drink anytime, but especially in warm weather. The wine is made by Tony Soter … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Vino: 2017 “M” De Minuty Rosé
One of the things I love most about springtime is that it gives me an excuse to break out the Rosé wines that have been largely languishing during winter. Yes, they are considered to be the perfect “picnic wine,” but Rosés are very versatile and make good partners for all sorts of different types of food. I’d happily drink Rosé with Chinese cuisine of the type I reviewed at … [Read more...]