{"id":5439,"date":"2019-04-12T07:49:58","date_gmt":"2019-04-12T12:49:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thecorkscrewconcierge.com\/?p=5439"},"modified":"2019-04-12T07:50:02","modified_gmt":"2019-04-12T12:50:02","slug":"rose-spring-summer-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecorkscrewconcierge.com\/2019\/04\/rose-spring-summer-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Rose for Spring & Summer 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With momentum that seems like it will never stop, the popularity of Ros\u00e9 is as high as its ever been. Long gone is the much reviled White Zinfandel (but we love it for all those Zinfandel vines it saved!) and in its place is the much loved pink-hued juice that we drink today. And the great thing about Ros\u00e9 is that it is produced around the world. Whether you go for Proven\u00e7al classics, fuller-bodied styles from the Rh\u00f4ne, new world versions that continue to up the ante, or sparkling versions that are worthy of a toast, there is no shortage of styles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And if you\u2019re like me and live in a warmer climate, you may drink it year round. Yet despite this, every spring when the temperatures start to rise and the new Ros\u00e9s start rolling out, I find myself early anticipating tasting the new crop of wines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few that have tickled my fancy with prices in a variety of price points. All were provided as samples to review, but opinions are all my own (says the quite opinionated lawyer). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2018 The Wolftrap Ros\u00e9, Stellenbosch, South Africa ($12)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I say all the time that I don\u2019t drink enough wines from South Africa, but I\u2019m working on it. This saignee method ros\u00e9 is crafted of 69% Cinsault, 21 %Syrah, and 10% Grenache Noir. Classic Southern Rh\u00f4ne varieties but this is all South Africa. Engaging and aromatic wine with fresh with red berries, florals, and an alluring spice edge. Mouth tingling acidity. Loved with simple margherita pizza. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wolftrap Ros\u00e9 w\/ Pizza<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2018 Marqu\u00e9s de C\u00e1ceres Ros\u00e9, Spain ($13)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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