Mas Carlot Tradition, 13.5% ABV: 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre from the Costières de Nîmes, France. This area is bursting with delicious rosés! Undoubtedly one of my favorites of the year, and a screaming deal, this is a rosé to please everyone. Bright pink with an orange hue, it’s fresh & vibrant, with strawberry, cherry, … Continue reading »
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Pink of the Week: Mas des Bressades Rosé
Welcome to my weekly exploration of the BEST VALUES in Rosé wines! This Spring & summer, let’s look at one of the hottest wine trends on the market (finally!) and how you can incorporate it into your everyday life, brunches, summer parties, and all. Now, while there are stunning pinks from Provence and more recently, … Continue reading »
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Wine Wednesday: Tasting with Master Sommeliers-Chile
Is is Chile, like 5 bean chili, or Chilaaay? Hmm. Pretty sure it’s the latter, but most Americanos pronounce it like they are going to a cookoff. The Skinny Girl version of countries, Chile is a slender 3000 miles long, only 140 miles wide, and is one of the exciting regions for winemaking in the … Continue reading »
Pouilly What?
I often (very often, actually) hear beer drinkers say they aren’t into wine. When I inquire why, I typically hear the same responses. Besides the knee-jerk “wine people are snobs” retort, another captures my interest, regarding the the density of knowledge needed and the confusion garnered by the colossal variation of names, regions, and grapes. … Continue reading »
A Quickie in Paso…
Sounds like the name of a movie you might find in the back of a video store? Ahh friends, not today. This past weekend I made a quick day trip to Paso Robles, to visit two beloved wineries of the region, L’Aventure & Turley. Despite the 100+ temperatures, I had a most enjoyable day tasting … Continue reading »
A Day for Rosé
How do you follow a fun-filled night of IPA’s? With a day of rosé, one of the most refreshing styles of wine on the planet. Today’s selection: 2011 Pierre Boniface Les Rocailles Rosé Gamay, $16.99: From the Savoie region of France, this light salmon-colored rosé has a bright and vibrant nose of wild strawberries, white cherry, & … Continue reading »
What in the World is Pinot d’Alsace?
Be confused no longer! Pinot d’ Alsace is not a grape, but a blend of grapes: Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Auxerrois, & Chardonnay. And in the hands of a master producer like Zind-Humbrecht, it’s absolutely delicious. 2007 Zind-Humbrecht Pinot d’Alsace, 13.5% ABV: Lovely golden color, with wonderful minerality gliding alongside honey, melon, and white peach. This … Continue reading »
