It is getting toasty. So over the next few days we are going to see which Rosé can better handle the heat. We’ll be pitting a French Gris de Gris against a Columbia Valley Challenger. Stop in both days and pick the winner.
Thursday — The Warm Up
2021 Kiki & Juan Vino Tinto $16 ONE LITER
70% Bobal, 10% Tempranillo, 20% Macabeo
Co-fermented with Macabeo (a white grape), this Vinho Tinto is a fresh Spanish wine with bright aromatics of sour cherry, framboise and juniper. Organic, Vegan
12.5% alcohol by volume
Friday – Say French
2022 Domaine de Fontsainte, Corbières “Gris de Gris” Rosé $20
90% Grenache Gris, 5% Carignan, 5% Mourvèdre
Languedoc-Roussillon
Grenache Gris is a pink-skinned, more characterful version of Grenache Blanc. Aromas of pine resin and rock roses, of rosemary and thyme, and aromatic heather show up in the glass of this Rosé. Richer fare is lifted by its juicy acidity, salty foods are washed clean.
13% alcohol by volume
Saturday—The Home Team
2022 Gilbert Cellars Rosé $18
58% Mourvèdre, 42% Grenache
This Bandol inspired Columbia Valley Rosé is dry and crisp, and delivers aromas of grapefruit oil, rose water, peach and stone-muddled strawberries. Vegan.
13.1% alcohol by volume
Sunday—Closed