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Tag Archives: Rose

the other P rosé: pinot noir
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the other P rosé: pinot noir

Posted on July 18, 2018 by grapefriend • 2 Comments

Last month we delved into Provence, but this month let’s talk about the other great P in pink wines: Pinot Noir. Now, this is a grape not a region like Provence, but it’s a grape that makes some of my most favorite rosés ever (especially from the Willamette Valley in Oregon). Try these: Sanford: very dry … Continue reading →

rose day and season and life is here!
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rose day and season and life is here!

Posted on June 9, 2018 by grapefriend • 1 Comment

Let the games begin. Rosé 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 rosés every month this summer, so here’s the first batch for National Rosé Day on June 9, from the OG … Continue reading →

sex & the city turns 20!
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sex & the city turns 20!

Posted on June 7, 2018 by grapefriend • Leave a comment

When Sex and the City premiered on June 6, 1998, cosmos were all the rage. But if it premiered now, they’d definitely be drinking wine. Carrie: Fun and hyper-stylish, she’d be wearing some cool Pat Fields-created rosé-all-day outfit and drinking the very trendy, very light strawberry Whispering Angel. $21.99 BUY HERE Charlotte: Elegant, classy, and low … Continue reading →

march wine madness
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march wine madness

Posted on March 15, 2018 by grapefriend • Leave a comment

Wine fever is sweeping the NBA in a major way lately. Seriously, this article goes so in depth you’d think it was like Watergate or something. But it’s amazing to hear all these guys talk about how much they’re obsessed with wine, and that one of the greatest accolades they can hear is that they … Continue reading →

rosé of the week: pratsch
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rosé of the week: pratsch

Posted on August 13, 2017 by grapefriend • Leave a comment

Forget about rosé of the week – this is a contender for rosé of the summer! Pratsch has been in the family for 8 generations in Hohenruppersdorf, Austria (population: 912!). Well, those 912 local people are very lucky.  Made from Zweigelt grapes, which are native to Austria, this rosé has gorgeous brightness and perfect tart … Continue reading →

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 →

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