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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. 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.
Les Domaines Auriol 2019 Liparis Pinot Noir Rosé Pays d’Oc, France ($18.99)
So elegant and gorgeous! This lovely rosé is made with 100% Pinot Noir and is indeed as pretty as its curvy and elegant bottle. Beautifully balanced with notes of crabapple, strawberries, Rainier cherries, and a slight hint of clove and wet stone. This is an elegant rosé that is sure to lure you in with its soft whispers of deliciousness.
Food pairing: This is a delicate one that would pair wonderfully with duck confit appetizers, seafood salad, and goat cheese.
Doom Juice 2020 Sauvignon Blanc/Pinot Noir Rosé Marlborough, New Zealand ($29.99)
This is probably one of the quirkiest, wackiest, weirdest super fun rosés that I’ve ever tasted! I’m in love! This wine uses natural winemaking processes: minimal intervention, wild fermentation, unfiltered, and unfined. It is also certified organic and vegan. A blend of 60% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Pinot Noir brings notes of tropical fruits, tart cherry, red apple, and a hint of peach. This rosé sells out fast all over the world. We are lucky to bring you a few cases this year, so get it while you can—it’s absolutely crushable.
Food pairing: You could definitely drink this with grilled shrimp, lighter summer fare, or simply enjoy its splendour all on its own. Alconde 2019 Sardasol Garnacha/ Tempranillo Rosado Navarra, Spain ($14.99)
I love me some Spanish rosados! Alconde brings us their easy-drinking Sardasol line with this full-of-life, brilliant pink rosé. Perfectly fruit-forward with notes of raspberries, red currants, a touch of orange blossom, and a hint of fresh Maynard’s Swedish berries. This is a rosé that you shouldn’t overthink—just open and enjoy. Part of the theory of the Sardasol line is exactly that: like rays of sunshine, you soak it up and enjoy. (Give their Sardasol Chardonnay a try sometime as well—it’s unoaked and summery fresh.)
Food pairing: Pair with summer tapas, grilled chicken or pork skewers, and grilled vegetables.
Santa Ema 2020 Select Terroir Cabernet/Syrah Rosé Maipo Valley, Chile ($17.99)
Oh Chile, how I love you so! A piece of my heart will always live in Chile, so I am thrilled to have this rosé here for the summer. This pretty little number exemplifies the beauty of Chilean rosé and is a fantastic expression of two grape varieties that flourish in Chile in this ever-so-fresh format. 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Syrah with notes of cherries, hints of grilled red bell peppers, macerated strawberries, peppercorns, and fresh herbs.
Food pairing: This is not a shy wine, so don’t be afraid to pair it with some grilled meat, kebabs, burgers, and even late-night campfire hot dogs.
Please take some time for yourselves, sit back, and enjoy this beautiful rosé season! Cheers! #roseallday
A CASE FOR ROSE: If you are heading to the lake or just want to pick up a quick case, our Cottage Case Rosé has 6 bottles of rosé (2 bottles of 3 different kinds) for just $84.99. For more info on all of our Cottage Cases, see page 46 or visit us online at joneswines.com. (Delivery is FREE city-wide for summer 2021!)
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