Springtime has arrived, even in New England (May 2019), where I was stopped on
Sunday for two hours on the Massachusetts Turnpike, due to a snow storm.
Several inches of snow accumulated on the ground, a constant reminder that
winter hasn’t totally disappeared.
Putting that situation behind me, a couple of weeks after Easter, I realize, in both good and bad weather, Rose wine is the perfect substitute to brighten your day.
I’m in Narragansett, Rhode Island for the next four days-an escape from the end of winter- to tour this beautiful state and enjoy time to spend with friends, while catching up on so many articles that I am behind.
This is not one, but, an article that, hopefully, will open your mind and palate to what Rose wine has to offer, year round. Even in the off, non height of summer season.
The high today is 59F. It is 42F and early morning. No rain in the forecast-only sunshine.
What that means to me is quite simpley its Rose time.
Choosing Rose wine has always been simple, because, most bottles are easy on the palate and the pocketbook. Lately, Rose can be made from any varietal, so, the choices keep growing.
There are numerous Roses that I favor-those are the ones I brought with me to drink, while on this writers vacation. An organic wine and a wine from Israel are among my choices
Let me tell you about them:
PEYRASSOL Cuvee de la Caommanderie 2018 A.O.P. Cotes de Provence ($21)
Overly fruity, yet, light, with a hint of tannins, this Rose is sophisticated and is always ready to drink. Raspberries mixed with citrus dominate the palate. This Rose is so elegant, it can be used as an aperif or as an after dinner drink (In this case it is my breakfast)
FRESCOBALDI ALIE Rose 2017 ($19)
I Love Frescobaldi. This wine is both alluring in appearance, and bright on the palate. I drink it overly chilled, so, the ripe, red fruit and earthy flower nuances appear. It seems that all Frescobaldi wines are elegant and this one follows suit.
CANELLA Pinot Noir Rose Brut NV ($23)
Character and class sum up this lively sparkling Rose, loaded with millions of bubbles that pop with flavorful fruit explosions of flavor. Production of only 100,000 bottles shouldn’t keep up with the demand for this show stopper of a wine.
LA BERNARDE ‘La Hauts du Lue; Rose 2018 ($15)
Quite a magical blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, Rolle and Mouvedre make up a mineral laden, velvety Rose full of peach, vanilla, cherry and grapefruit flavors that captivate your palate. Organic.
JACQUES CAPSOUTO Vignobles Cuvee EVA Rose de Gaililee Villages 2017 ($23)
Putting that situation behind me, a couple of weeks after Easter, I realize, in both good and bad weather, Rose wine is the perfect substitute to brighten your day.
I’m in Narragansett, Rhode Island for the next four days-an escape from the end of winter- to tour this beautiful state and enjoy time to spend with friends, while catching up on so many articles that I am behind.
This is not one, but, an article that, hopefully, will open your mind and palate to what Rose wine has to offer, year round. Even in the off, non height of summer season.
The high today is 59F. It is 42F and early morning. No rain in the forecast-only sunshine.
What that means to me is quite simpley its Rose time.
Choosing Rose wine has always been simple, because, most bottles are easy on the palate and the pocketbook. Lately, Rose can be made from any varietal, so, the choices keep growing.
There are numerous Roses that I favor-those are the ones I brought with me to drink, while on this writers vacation. An organic wine and a wine from Israel are among my choices
Let me tell you about them:
PEYRASSOL Cuvee de la Caommanderie 2018 A.O.P. Cotes de Provence ($21)
Overly fruity, yet, light, with a hint of tannins, this Rose is sophisticated and is always ready to drink. Raspberries mixed with citrus dominate the palate. This Rose is so elegant, it can be used as an aperif or as an after dinner drink (In this case it is my breakfast)
FRESCOBALDI ALIE Rose 2017 ($19)
I Love Frescobaldi. This wine is both alluring in appearance, and bright on the palate. I drink it overly chilled, so, the ripe, red fruit and earthy flower nuances appear. It seems that all Frescobaldi wines are elegant and this one follows suit.
CANELLA Pinot Noir Rose Brut NV ($23)
Character and class sum up this lively sparkling Rose, loaded with millions of bubbles that pop with flavorful fruit explosions of flavor. Production of only 100,000 bottles shouldn’t keep up with the demand for this show stopper of a wine.
LA BERNARDE ‘La Hauts du Lue; Rose 2018 ($15)
Quite a magical blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, Rolle and Mouvedre make up a mineral laden, velvety Rose full of peach, vanilla, cherry and grapefruit flavors that captivate your palate. Organic.
JACQUES CAPSOUTO Vignobles Cuvee EVA Rose de Gaililee Villages 2017 ($23)
A wonderful Rhone style
blend, with bright citrus that lights up the room. A truly refreshing wine that
cools you down on a warm summer day, with its refreshing acidity and lively
fruit flavors. This wine is from Israel.
Philip S. Kampe
Philip S. Kampe
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