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All Rosé, Shiny and New! By Jill Kwiatkoski, Sommelier (CAPS) Ohhhhh yeah, baby! My favourite wine season is upon us: rosé season is HERE! Bring on the sunshine and heat, the mouth-watering BBQ dinners, the sipping on the dock of the bay (you’re totally singing that song right now, aren’t ya?). Let’s toast to all the new pretty in pink wines to enjoy this summer! It’s been a very long, difficult year. It seems like forever since I wrote my summer rosé wishes for all of you—but that was only last June! Well, my wine-loving friends, the world as we know it may have been turned on its head this past year, but the wine gods and winemakers around the world certainly had theirs on straight. They have created some gorgeous rosés that we have hand-selected and brought in for you this summer. If for a moment we can all enjoy this beautiful new rosé season and just sip, savour, and smile then, gosh darn it, let’s do it! Let’s enjoy this glorious season as much as we possibly can and look forward to all things delicious. Without further ado, my friends, let me introduce you to some of my new favourite rosés for summer 2021.
Pulenta Estate 2020 La Flor Malbec Rosé Mendoza, Argentina ($18.99) From majestic Mendoza, Pulenta Estate created this glorious and vibrant Malbec rosé. Produced from 100% Malbec grapes, the grape skins and juice are only in contact for mere hours, giving us this stunning, soft salmon pink colour. This rosé has beautiful notes of watermelon, tart raspberries, a hint of cherry, and red plum.
Food pairing: Grilled chicken with lemon and fresh herbs, marinated grilled flank steak (cooked rare and sliced thin), with roasted potatoes and a watermelon and feta salad.
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Stagård 2019 Urban Zweigelt Rosé Niederösterreich, Austria ($22.99) Zweigelt rosé you say? Yes indeed! Try something that isn’t mainstream in North America and explore Austria’s most famed red wine grape, Zweigelt (pronounced “zz-vhy-galt”). An amazing rosé with notes of tart cranberries, hints of raspberries, rhubarb, red apples, and a touch of floral. Not only is this rosé absolutely delicious and interesting, but Stagård winery is also certified organic and vegan.
Food pairing: Zweigelt is a great picnic wine, so pair with meats and cheeses, veggies and dip, pasta or potato salad, and fresh fruit. Or put a fancy Austrian twist on it and pair it with grilled bratwurst.
Chantovent 2020 Bistro des Mets Cinsault/Carignan Rosé LanguedocRoussillon, France ($12.99) Truly, the perfect little bistro rosé. A lunchtime rosé, if you will. Also, a wonderful wine for your picnic in the park or on the beach. This lively and zippy rosé is a blend of 50% Cinsault and 50% Carignan with notes of young strawberries, hints of grapefruit and peach, and a touch of red currants and pink flowers.
Food pairing: A wonderful brunch wine that pairs perfectly with frittata or quiche, summer salads, and wraps.
