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Everything is coming up Rosés – a peek at local pinks
"...But just suppose, you had no nose, then you could never smell a Rosé ..."
-Dr. Seuss, modified
And that would be a shame, wouldn’t it? Rosés truly combine the best of both worlds in wine. The freshness, acidity and best food-friendliness of white wines, with the structure, berry fruit, tannins and best food-friendliness of red wines....
Les Ligeriens Rosé d’Anjou 2010
I think this Labour Day weekend proves, at least on the south coast, that summer is still in full swing. And as such, I have no problem recommending Rosé past Labour Day (not that there’s anything wrong with that).
40 Knots Winery Rosé 2010
It’s the last few weeks of summer, so who not enjoy it? Drink rose! We’ve earned it, after the wet and dreary spring, and lack-luster bluster of July. It’s sunny, the school-bell September countdown is on, and we have to enjoy every moment.
It’s hard not to enjoy, when you’re faced with a cheery sipper like...
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JoieFarm Rosé 2010
Sensory signs of spring: Fragrant cherry blossoms. Tender asparagus. Waking up to chirping birdies. Sipping JoieFarm Rosé.
Baillie-Grohman Blanc de Noirs 2009
BC’s newest winery is also coming from BC’s newest wine region – Creston. You might have heard of it via Bountiful infamy. Let’s hope that Baillie-Grohman, plus the area’s other winery, Skimmerhorn, can put it on the map wine-wise instead. Creston was originally put on the map by William Ballie-Grohman, the European credited with ‘discovering’...
JoieFarm Wine Muscat 2009 & Rose 2009
Any occasion can be turned into a joyous occasion in my book – just open a bottle of JoieFarm wine. Owned and operated by a sommelier and chef (great sign # 1) Michael Dinn and Heidi Noble’s Naramata winery has been garnering attention and acclaim since it opened the fall of 2002. Originating as...
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