Although I sip rosé wines throughout the year, my favorite season for these harbingers of happiness is summer. Sitting by the pool or contemplating a dip in the hot tub? Pour rosé. Setting up the goodies from the picnic basket at the park? Pour rosé. Gazing at the stars on a sultry night? Pour rosé. You get the idea, right?
Just recently, I received as samples, a few stellar rosés that I chilled, poured and shared. Each was a joy to sip on its own or with an array of foods I love. Open a bottle and pair with tacos, grilled seafood, cheeseburgers or a good book – and don’t forget the friends. Rosé is the drink of summer. Join me!
A joyous rosé of Grenache with dashes of Picpoul Blanc and Syrah is Halter Ranch 2023 Rosé ($37), a fully organic winery in Paso Robles, California. On the nose and palate, I found notes of rich and juicy strawberries, pomegranate, cranberry and watermelon along with salinity, bright acidity and minerality, all leading into a lingering finish. This was a winner with our vegetarian quiche one early evening under the patio umbrella.
What’s inside the gorgeous bottle of Rosa Dolce&Gabbana Donnafugata 2023 DOC ($55) reflects the beauty of Sicily and Donnafugata’s consistency in producing organic wines. Of two native grapes, Nerello Mascalese and Nocera, I discovered an abundance of aromas including roses, jasmine, peach and white stone fruits. Flavors of the same with plenty of minerality and elegance, the
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