We are in peak pink mode! Here are the rosĂ©s you should be pouring on repeat. 🍑 Maison Lorgeril Ă” de RosĂ© (Languedoc, France) vibe: Summer in a bottle deets: Probably my fave rosĂ© right now. Grenache, Syrah, and a splash of Viognier give this southern French rosĂ© loads of juicy peach, ripe strawberry, and sunshine energy. Dangerously easy to … Continue reading
Not sick of rosĂ© yet. Nope, not at all. At this point in the summer I’m half woman, half rosĂ©. Let’s up that percentage with more of these recent faves: GĂ©rard Bertrand Gris Blanc: You’ve probably seen their Cote de Roses everywhere, but we had a ton of the Gris Blanc in the south of France last month … Continue reading
Avoid insane mall crowds at all costs and just go grapey for all your gifts! Now you either have plenty of time to go to a wine bar, or if you did have to hit the stores you’ll need wine. Set yourself up with this gorgeous Trousseau, a light red filled with currants and violets. It’s from … Continue reading
Last month we made mom merry with wine, this month we delight the dads. One of my dad’s favorites (and now mine) is Châteauneuf-du-Pape, a southern RhĂ´ne blend. The primary grapes are Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre although there are 13 that are officially allowed.  Although the name means the new house of the pope, “pape” is … Continue reading
Let the games begin. RosĂ© sales rose 53% last year and there doesn’t seem to be signs of a slow down. Why? It’s light, refreshing, uncomplicated and perfect for summer sipping. I’ll be recommending my favorite rosĂ©s every month this summer, so here’s the first batch for National RosĂ© Day on June 9, from the OG … Continue reading
This week’s fave rosĂ© 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 rosĂ© is on point! It’s made up of 20% Grenache, a common rosĂ© grape, … Continue reading
For a winemaker who almost considered being a professional shooter, 25-year-old Mathilde Chapoutier clearly has good aim. Lots of Provençal rosĂ© 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
We’ve made it all the way to the #1 rosĂ© of the summer: Chateau d’Oupia! Man, this is a KILLER rosĂ©! 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
In grapefriend’s long-standing tradition (ok, three years – and counting), RosĂ© Week is back in action! In past summers we’ve gone through how rosĂ© is made, what songs it pairs best with, and which celebrities are making the pink. I’ve tasted over 75 of them since June, so this year we’re getting back to basics and … Continue reading
