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Rosé wine and me!

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I honestly LOVE exploring Rosé wines…. but I suppose that’s no secret. I’ve even created a Facebook Community Page called The Pink Tank – where me and wine friends share reviews on our favourite rosé wines, it’s meant to be fun and unpretentious.

Check out some favourites I’ve had…

An all-time favourite from France! Cave de Lugny Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Rosé is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Gamay. This beautiful wine is made in the ‘traditional method’ – which means made just like champagnes are made. It’s fresh red berries, but dry and refreshing.

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Seriously one of the most wine-geek rosé wines I’ve found. Bodega Txakoli Rezabal Rosé is made from 100% Hondarrabi Beltza, a local grape variety found in the Basque region in Northern Spain. These wines are light in body and alc. making them so delightful. And they have a slight frizzante so they are usually poured from high above the glass.

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A lovely find – Stoneboat Vineyards is in the South Okanagan Valley in BC, Canada. Their Faux Pas Rosé is made with 100% Pinot Noir. Think rhubarb, strawberries and a lovely freshness on this wine. And if you are ever in the area – they have a quaint tasting room on a popular wine route, so don’t miss this it!

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Rosé season – and they are so many styles to explore!! So try the off-dry or fruit forward ones with spicy salamis and the dry ones with crab, salads, roast chicken and seafood. Have fun exploring all the wine regions of the world and the rosé wines they make at different prices to see how many you enjoy.

Drink Pink!

Spring and Summer Rosé Wines

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Hello! Oh my, it’s been a while since I sat down to write a blog post! I’ve been busy with wine sales, studying for a Somm competition for South African wines (didn’t make the cut, but learned a tonne!), applying for scholarship towards wine studies (which I was awarded!) and getting my balcony summer ready. So IT IS the perfect time to share some favourite rosé wines with you. As I love rosé, now, but any time of the year really. They are often made with different grapes, and either pressed with a gentle method called Saignee, which has minimal skin contact or blended or pressed with a little skin contact for color and character. ALL methods offer a different style which are equally interesting – but the only way you’ll know this is if you do research yourself or ask your favourite Somm in a store or restaurant who sells it.

Regardless, drink more rosé! With salads, crab, paté, spicy salami, explore different countries, different grapes, and different price points, because sometimes, you get what you pay for… just like a good pair of shoes!

Here are some rosé wines I have tried recently, enjoy…

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Probably my favourite sparkling wine made in BC (Canada). Bella Wines is located in the Okanagan Valley on the Naramata Bench. Hand harvested Gamay Noir grapes made with care and very expressive of the vineyard it’s grown in. It’s fresh and bubbly and just enough fruits, with citrus and soft notes, absolutely delicious! Made in the traditional method, being bottle fermented, hand riddled and hand disgorged. “Bella exclusively produces single vineyard, single varietal sparkling wines.” – taken from their website.

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I can’t seem to go wrong with rosé wines from Italy – this was a delicious find! Costaripa Rosamara has notes of soft red fruits (almost bruised) with a hint of nuttiness and integrated acidity, its bold yet balanced! Made from Groppello, Marzemino, Barbera and Sangiovese. 

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What a beautiful champagne from the Champagne region in France! There are not many producers that take the time in making their rosé bubbly, but Champagne Jacquesson did, as this is made from the Saignee method (no blending, just a gentle press) using Pinot Noir grapes.

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If you are lucky enough to find this sparkling Nebbiolo and Pinot Nero, buy it! Vajra from Italy, has notes of Cranberries with mousy bubbles, not aggressive, just tart and refreshing. Made from the Saignee method and spends 30 mos. on the lees. The coolest rosé I’ve had in a while at a premium price.

#drinkpink !

If you are interested in learning more about Rosé Wine, like my Facebook page called The Pink Tank.