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rosé of the week: yves leccia patrimonio
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rosé of the week: yves leccia patrimonio

Posted on August 7, 2017 by grapefriend • Leave a comment

This week’s fave rosé comes from Corsica, that French island near Italy I’ve always wanted to go to. Yves Leccia’s wines are apparently referred to as the Rolls Royce of Corsican wines. I haven’t had any of his others, but the rosé is on point! It’s made up of 20% Grenache, a common rosé grape, … Continue reading →

rosé of the week: figuières première
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rosé of the week: figuières première

Posted on July 30, 2017 by grapefriend • Leave a comment

Looking for a go-to summer rosé? This is a contender. With the usual Provençal grapes (50% Mourvèdre, 25% Cinsault, and 25% Grenache), you get that refreshing, easy-drinking, perfect accompaniment to light summer meals. We downed it with grilled shrimp on the deck and not one person was unhappy. That likely comes from the easy vibe … Continue reading →

rosé of the week: onward pétillant naturel
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rosé of the week: onward pétillant naturel

Posted on July 23, 2017 by grapefriend • 2 Comments

Here’s the deal with pétillant naturel wine, or pet-nat as it’s called on the quick. All wine goes through fermentation and creates CO2 gas. Usually this burns off into the air, but in sparkling wines they cap it to keep the bubbles in the bottle. Pét-nat lets the natural yeast on the grapes kick off … Continue reading →

rosé of the week: mathilde chapoutier
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rosé of the week: mathilde chapoutier

Posted on July 22, 2017 by grapefriend • Leave a comment

For a winemaker who almost considered being a professional shooter, 25-year-old Mathilde Chapoutier clearly has good aim. Lots of Provençal rosé can be bland and boring, though usually refreshing on a sweltering day. But this one has all the refreshing, light qualities you’re looking for in summer, while still bringing some interesting fruit and minerality. … Continue reading →

rosé of the week: muri-gries 
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rosé of the week: muri-gries 

Posted on July 15, 2017 by grapefriend • Leave a comment

Ok, this is the exact opposite of the Provençal ones you’ve likely been mainlining all summer. Bold and full-bodied, this Lagrein-based rosato is perfect for food, especially something like these grilled peaches wrapped in prosciutto (a summer happy hour favorite).  Cool fact: it’s made in a Benedictine monastery in the Italian Alps! I LOVE the … Continue reading →

drink me: illumination sauvignon blanc
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drink me: illumination sauvignon blanc

Posted on May 2, 2016 by grapefriend • 2 Comments

I often go to these great wine dinners at the Ritz called Phenomenal Femmes. They always feature a few wines made by a female winemaker, who comes to the dinner to talk about each of the wines we drink with incredible courses. Last week’s winery was Quintessa, an established winery in Napa whose winemaker is … Continue reading →

rosé week #1: the minervois mindblower
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rosé week #1: the minervois mindblower

Posted on July 24, 2015 by grapefriend • Leave a comment

We’ve made it all the way to the #1 rosé of the summer: Chateau d’Oupia! Man, this is a KILLER rosé! Absolute perfect balance of fresh strawberry and raspberry juice with an excellent nerve of minerality. So I’m sampling and sipping away and thinking this is probably in the $20 or even $30 range. But … Continue reading →

rosé week #2: the go-to
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rosé week #2: the go-to

Posted on July 23, 2015 by grapefriend • Leave a comment

Why mess with the good stuff? Charles & Charles is always one of my go-to rosés. The blend of Syrah (72%), Mourvedre (8%), Cabernet Sauvignon (8%), Grenache (6%), Cinsault (3%), Counoise (3%) gives it vibrant strawberry, light cherry and and easy drinking goodness. Perfectly delicious at the perfect price – $13.99 here.  Continue reading →

rosé week #3: takin’ it to tuscany
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rosé week #3: takin’ it to tuscany

Posted on July 22, 2015 by grapefriend • Leave a comment

Today Rosé Week takes us to Tuscany with our 3rd summer selection! Castello di Bossi is one of those savory rosés that goes great with food. 70% Sangiovese and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon make it heartier than other rosés, and this one has earthy and herbal notes. Kinda better with dinner rather than porch pounding. (16.99 … Continue reading →

rosé week #4: pinot noir perfection!
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rosé week #4: pinot noir perfection!

Posted on July 21, 2015 by grapefriend • 1 Comment

#4 in our Rosé Week countdown is suuuch a good one! This Balletto ($20.99 here) from Russian River Valley is made from Pinot Noir – hands down one of my favorite rosé-making grapes. They’re really light and refreshing, but still have a lot of strawberry fruit and the best ones balance that with great acidity … Continue reading →

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