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Rosé All Summer By Jill Kwiatkoski, Sommelier Yes, that’s right, folks: it’s a new rosé season! Let’s bring on the pretty pink elixir to dance on your palate. The new rosé season will make you want to sing in the sunshine and dance on your deck. Oh man, does rosé ever make me happy! Can you feel that excitement of summer and all the gloriousness that goes along with it: the warm sunshine hitting your face, the beach calling your name, the smell of a good BBQ in the air, the long summer nights just waiting for you to enjoy? Well, those times are here, my wine-loving friends! With over 90 rosés to choose from, Banville & Jones has the best selection you will see in the city—if not the country. So let’s raise a glass, and let the summer explode with beautiful flavours!
Pinuaga 2019 Tempranillo/Garnacha Rosé Tierra de Castilla, Spain ($15.99) Ah, Spain! How you melt my heart! I love this country, and I absolutely love this wine. A bright, beautiful blend of two of Spain’s signature grape varieties, Tempranillo and Garnacha, this gorgeous rosado (en español) is as cheerful and lovely as its producer. Full of life, vibrancy, and body, this rosé packs a punch with big notes of fresh raspberries, tart cranberries, and juicy watermelon. It is quite fruit-forward but dry, with a long, clean finish. Pair with: spicy dishes, grilled pork or chicken, and a variety of tapas.
Fattoria di Celle 2018 Pina Rosato Tuscany, Italy ($19.99) This rosato (in italiano) took my breath away at a tasting in Tuscany at the beginning of this year. It stood out from hundreds of wines, not only for its beautiful dedication to the owner’s mother (who is represented on the label art by the single rose on a bench overlooking the winery) but specifically for its elegance. Made from 100% Sangiovese, this rosé is simply gorgeous. It is one of only three wines produced at this extremely small, family-run winery. With beautiful notes of strawberry, black cherry, and a hint of dried cranberry and rhubarb, this lovely perfumed rosato is clean and fresh with a gorgeous, lingering finish. Pair with: appetizers, meats and cheeses, grilled white fish, and seafood.
Chantovent 2019 Félines Rosé Languedoc, France ($20.99) This lovely rosé is as pretty as its innovative “Paris” bottle. Uniquely sealed, the classic Vinolok™ closure will keep this rosé fresh. This beautifully pale pink Syrah/Cinsault blend has wonderful notes of wild strawberries, white peach, and a hint of pink grapefruit. Pair with: fresh summer salads, mussels and clams, ceviche, and cold shrimp.
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