Rose' Wines I've Enjoyed:
Domaine Sorin - Cotes du Provence - Rose' - 2009 - $16 - (Classic, Food Wine) - Aromas of ripe peach, strawberry and red currant abound amongst cracked sea shells and red flowers. Bright Acidity and a refreshing length to the finish. A delight with Antipasti and Buratta over Grilled Bread.
Carlotta Cellars - Eagle Point Ranch - Grenache Rose' - Mendocino - 2009 - $18 - (Classic, Food Wine) - Vinified by a great Sommelier and great friend: David Grega and his business partner Aran Healy, from top quality Grenache fruit from the famed Eagle Point Ranch. This is not saigne', this is also not a full throttle version of a rose'. This is however a well balanced, food-friendly version of a Southern Rhone (think Lirac or Navarra) or Northern Spain Grenache. I loved the salmon/pink color extraction, the soft white flowers and pink skinned fruits glowing in the aromas. The palate was more shy (only a few weeks in bottle) yet I feel restraint is the sign of a good Rose' producer. This wine should show more lifted characteristics as Spring becomes Summer. Enjoy now with Humboldt Fog on Warm Baguette.
