When to Drink Pink?

Rosés are perfect for spring and summer, as they are served chilled and can be a refreshing accompaniment to a variety of warm weather fare. Rosé wines also top the charts for food-friendly versatility. So, if you are opting for "surf 'n turf" rest assured that a Rosé can handle both the seafood and the steak in one fell sip. It's also a great patio wine, as it tends to have both a lighter body and more delicate flavors on the palate, making rose a refreshing sipping wine or a great, food friendly wine. Looking for the perfect pairing with a spicy dish? Look no further. In the past five or six years, producers have been making some pretty serious Rosés. A good refreshing Rosé that is also food friendly should be dry, crisp, and well balanced. The color should reflect the amount of skin contact before pressing and great Rosés can either be made on their own, or from juice that winemakers “bleed” off their red varietals (when looking for more color and concentration). These Rosés are usually made from their best grapes.
 
Selections for this season were featured and enjoyed by Members at our May First Friday Pour: “Pinko de Mayo” celebration! This summer, we will feature six Still and four Sparkling Rosés made from different varietals. Multiple choices will be available each day and the selections rotated often so you will be able to choose your favorite. Look for the silver buckets on our bar to see what are featuring that day.

The Offer

Still Rosés:
2013 Blackbird Arriviste, Rosé of Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon, Oak Knoll $20
2014 Robert Sinskey Vin Gris, Rosé of Pinot Noir, Los Carneros $34
2014 Red Car, Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast $20
2014 Triennes, Rosé of Rhone Varietals $16
2014 Ravenswood Rosato, Rosé of Carignan & Zinfandel, North Coast $20
2014 Hauck, Rosé of Grenache & Mouvedre, Sonoma County $16
2014 Melville, Rosé of Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills (limited) $24

Sparkling Rosés:
NV Bouvet Brut Rosé, Loire Valley $20
NV Cleto Chiarli E Figli Lambrusco, Emilia-Romagna $20
NV JCB No 69, Brute Rosé De Bourgogne, Burgundy $20
NV Schramsberg's Mirabelle Brut Rosé, North Coast $28
NV Domaine Carneros Brut Rosé, Carneros $32

Ordering

For all questions and orders, contact Wine Director, Jeff McCarthy. Let us know if you would like your wine shipped or placed in your wine locker. Sales tax and appropriate shipping will be added to all orders. Allow 2-3 weeks for account processing and shipping. During extreme weather, wine orders may be held until it is safe to ship.

Jeff McCarthy, Wine Director 
[email protected]
707.569.2906