HarryS
21.05.2021 13:47:39
Make room in your garden for these beautiful yet super reliable varieties chosen by the American Garden Rose Selections committee. more
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Make room in your garden for these beautiful yet super reliable varieties chosen by the American Garden Rose Selections committee. more
Your roses are probably due to start blooming soon (if they haven't already), but it's also a good time to plant new ones if you want to fill your garden with even more flowers. And June happens to be National Rose month, which makes it the perfect time to celebrate all things roses. Luckily, the American Garden Rose Selections program already has done most of the work for you; it searches out the best of the best in each region, and puts tough, beautiful roses to the test across the country. Every year, it announces just a handful of winners that produced gorgeous blooms and stood up to the elements.
Made with hand-picked grapes from low-yield vines, the Domaine Tempier is the most expensive bottle on this list (average price of $38). The premium winemaking decisions provide an intensely fruity and floral pink wine. [links]
Summer is upon us, and if our Instagram feed is any indication, drinkers everywhere are toasting the glorious weather with a chilled glass of rosé. Like seasonal beers and the Aperol Spritz, rosé is one of the nation’s favorite methods of keeping cool during summer heat waves.
One of three Provençal rosés on the list, M de Minuty is a classic example of the region’s traditional style: barely pink, light-bodied, crisp, and highly refreshing. here
Skeptics could link Château Miraval’s popularity to celebrity backing — Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are part-owners of the estate — but those who have tried the fruity Cinsault-Grenache blend know that it stands on its own.
This Mourvèdre-driven blend receives consistently glowing reviews, which could suggest why it’s also one of the more expensive offerings on this list (average price of $34). Best reserved for special occasions, perhaps. more
Morgan 2017 Sauvignon Blanc, Monterey ($18) — Morgan's sauvignon is made in the manner of Bordeaux blanc, with aging in French oak barrels that imparts a level of complexity and spice that is missing in many California sauvignons. This vintage shows aromas of white peach and tropical fruits with a touch of vanilla on the finish. Rating: 90. [links]
"Officially, it was 32 years ago," he says, "but actually, I started working with my father when I was 10, 44 years ago."
It is certainly one of the finest rose wines I've ever tasted. While I'm not sure the world is ready for a $200 rose, history teaches us only a fool would doubt Gerard Bertrand, the visionary. here
Tablas Creek 2016 Espirit de Tablas, Adelaida District ($60) — It's an ongoing mystery that domestic red Rhone-style blends are not more popular, particularly given the remarkable success of Tablas Creek. The Paso Robles winery has an impressive track record with the Rhone grapes, i.e., syrah, grenache, mourvedre, etc. The epitome of each vintage for Tablas is typically its Espirit de Tables blend, and the 2016 is a beauty. This vintage is heavy on the mourvedre (46%) with syrah, grenache and counoise in support roles. This brilliant wine exhibits exceptional fruit purity with notes of sweet red currant, plum and spice. A gentle savory note adds complexity. Ready to drink now but built to last, I wouldn't hesitate to cellar this wine another five to eight years. Rating: 95.
This is where Gerard Bertrand produces Clos du Temple, an exquisite rose wine crafted from grenache, syrah, cinsault and the white grape viognier. more
Rosé is always pink. As you explore these wines, you’ll quickly notice that some are very pale pink while others are deep pink, almost the color of red wine. The color is determined by the way the wine is made and the grapes. Wines from Provence are the lightest, followed by pinot noir rosés, then Spain’s tempranillo rosés, and white zinfandel falls in the middle. On the dark side, there are rosés made from merlot, sangiovese, cabernet sauvignon, and shiraz (respectively in color). France’s Tavel region is known for producing the darkest rosés that are especially appealing to red wine drinkers.
Region: France | ABV: 13% | Tasting Notes: Currant, berry, oak, mango, ginger
This rosé’s profile is a nice balance of sweet and dry, so it’s enjoyable for nearly any palate. The aroma holds bold raspberries and strawberries while the taste emphasizes the red fruits with nice acidity and a hint of spice. Overall, it’s simply a refreshing, crisp wine that will set any summer dinner off in style. Pair it with grilled salmon or a fresh summer salad.
Region: Spain | ABV: 13.5% | Tasting Notes: Red and stone fruits, citrus, white blossom, spice here
It's easy to instantly fall in love with Rosatello Sparkling Rosé. It has everything that makes rosé attractive: a vivid pink color, the fragrance of wild strawberries, the taste of sweet raspberries, and a light, refreshing body. Add in the fizz factor, and you have a wonderful drink for the hottest of summer nights. Try it with an adventurous cheese platter or use it to mix a sparkling rosé cocktail with lots of fresh flavors. more
Region: Italy | ABV: 9.5% | Tasting Notes: Sweet raspberries, fresh, light more