Stock up now for National Rosé Day
June 13
National Rosé Day is celebrated the second Saturday in June
Rosé isn’t from a specific region or grape. It’s a genre of wine, like red wine and white wine. The biggest producers of this style are France, Spain, Italy and the United States. Several other places of the world also make excellent rosé including South America, Germany and Australia. These pretty wines are known by other several names including rosado, rosato, blanc de noir, vin gris and blush. The wines may also have a name using the single grape variety from which they are made, such as White Zinfandel, White Grenache, Pinot Noir Blanc or White Merlot. Most rosé wines are blends of multiple grapes. Some of the most common grape varieties used in dry/European-style rosé are Grenache, Sangiovese, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan, Cinsault and Pinot Noir.
While there have been rosés made in the European style throughout the American winemaking history, it wasn’t until the end of the 20th century that “pink wines” became a truly significant segment of the American wine market. Like the romantic fascination of the French baguette and beret, rosé has been adopted into American culture with charm. Over the years, it has become a quality wine choice with an unpretentious and delicious flavor for many palettes and continues to be a favorite choice for many people today. California, in particular, is making beautiful rosés that can rival some of the best in the world.
Recommended Rosés for Summer Sipping
Tedeschi Family Winery
2020 Dry Rosé
Vibrant watermelon and strawberries jump out of the glass with a juicy mouth-filling palate bursting with strawberry and fresh melon all backed with a fresh mineral laced, bright finish. An impressively food friendly & porch friendly wine.
$30/bottle
____________________________
Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery
2020 Rosé
This Sangiovese blend Dry Rosé has aromas and flavors of fresh-picked strawberries, watermelon, cranberry, pomegranate, raspberry and a touch of orange blossom on the finish. Refreshing and lively, the Dry Rosé offers finesse balanced with crisp acidity and an elegant finish.
Double Gold! SF Chronicle 2021 Wine Competition.
$18/bottle
____________________________
Alexander Valley Vineyards
2020 Dry Rosé of Sangiovese
Now in its fifteenth release, AVV dry Rosé of Sangiovese is a hit year round with its vibrant color, an enticing aroma and big fruit flavors. This is pure California sunshine in a glass. With bright acidity and a long dry finish this wine appeals to everyone.
96 points, Best in Class & Double Gold Medal - Rosé Experience Competition
$18/bottle
Order while you can, this wine always sells out quickly!
____________________________
Rutherford Ranch
2020 Napa Valley Reserve Rosé
This 2020 Napa Valley Reserve Rosé is produced using the Saignée Method. The process produces not just a rosé but a red wine as well. Early in the maceration process, we remove some of the juice and vinify it separately as a rosé. The rest of the juice is left to continue vinifying into a more concentrated red wine. Saignée Method was chosen because it produces rosés richer in style and color.
$36/bottle
____________________________
Whitehall Lane
2020 Pinot Noir Rosé, Petaluma Gap
This 2020 Pinot Noir Rosé is bursting with fresh nectarines, mixed berry coulis, pomegranates, white peach skin, fruit cocktail, and candied cherries. On the palate, it is crisp and refreshing, showing strawberry tart, peaches, yellow plums, blood oranges, Rainier cherries, and a touch of red apple skin while having a long, pleasant finish. This wine is best enjoyed chilled.
$30/bottle
____________________________
Sterling Vineyards
2019 Carneros Rosé of Syrah
This is a winery-exclusive rosé created in small lots ... distinctive for its somewhat weightier style with expressive aromas of ripe red fruit layered with floral notes of rose petal and violets. Flavors mimic the aromas, with notes of pomegranate and spice shining through.
$30/bottle
____________________________
2020 KB by Knights Bridge Rosé
KB by Knights Bridge Rosé is the perfect introduction to summer, with aromas of white peach and wild alpine strawberry. We recommend pairing with vegetable crudités, cold pork and Dijon mustard, or lamb with couscous at picnics and outdoor gatherings.
$25/bottle
Order KB by Knights Bridge Rosé here or
click here to welcome in warm weather with KB by Knights Bridge Summer Collection.
____________________________
2020 KB by Knights Bridge Rosé
KB by Knights Bridge Rosé is the perfect introduction to summer, with aromas of white peach and wild alpine strawberry. We recommend pairing with vegetable crudités, cold pork and Dijon mustard, or lamb with couscous at picnics and outdoor gatherings.
$25/bottle
Order KB by Knights Bridge Rosé here
or
click here to welcome in warm weather with KB by Knights Bridge Summer Collection.