Rosé Wines - Barrel to Bottle: Rosés For All Seasons
Rosés are popular, in fact they’re one of our most popular items. They’re often gone before you know it. Some people drink Rosés year-round, while some prefer to drink them when they weather gets warmer. Lincoln Park wine manager Gabe is back with four bottles of Rosé and a box. Out of spite, he selected Rosé because Alicia is not a fan.
Gabe likes Rosés year-round because they deliver everything. They’re usually low in alcohol and quaffable but sometimes they’re fruity and sometimes they aren’t. Sometimes there’s acidity, sometimes there isn’t. We have Rosés from all over the world, except California.
Cuvelier Los Andes is a 100% Malbec Rosé coming from Argentina. This winery has more French influence in their wines, especially in their Rosé. It’s lighter and fainter but it’s still very intense and structured.
Guigal is a favorite producer at Binny’s because they offer the entire breadth of the Rhone. Their Rosé is usually grenache forward and probably from older vines than anything else we’ve had today. More and more well-established wineries have started making vineyard decisions specifically for Rosés. They’re no longer just accidents or run-offs that are fermented into Rosé.
Gabe selected the Ravines Rosé because it’s from the Finger Lakes region. It was a clever mind game because Alicia is from that area of New York. This wine sees four hours of gentle skin contact and unlike the other wines, is aged on fine lees for about six months.
Provence-style is a phrase that gets kicked around a lot in wine. So, what is a Provence-style Rosé? Typically, it’s light in color, not a lot of tannins and a little more acidity. But you can also have Rosés that are more fruit-forward. Domaine Ott is one of the icons of Provence. If you’re looking for ultra-premium Rosés, it’s Domain Ott.
The Rose section at your local Binny’s will be changing daily in May and June. More from France, Spain and the Willamette will be arriving throughout the next few weeks. Most of them are meant to be drank now, but there are 2020s and 2019s that are still fresh and delicious.
If you have a question for the Barrel to Bottle Crew, email us at comments@binnys.com, or reach out to us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. If we answer your question during a podcast, you’ll get a $20 Binny’s Gift Card!
If you like our podcast, subscribe wherever you download podcasts. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts.
Related Posts
Barrel to Bottle: Crushable Summer Beers
Are you ready for Summer? It's still spring, but summer beers are already on our shelves and the weather is getting warmer and warmer (for the most part). Summer beers should be crushable, so Roger assembled a line-up of beers that will you get you through the hot summer days without filling you up.
Learn more
Barrel to Bottle: Porch Pounders
You've probably heard us mentioning Porch Pounders, in passing, on Barrel to Bottle. But what are they? Wine Manager Jenna is here with some recommendations to help you pass the long, hot summer days.
Learn more
Barrel to Bottle: Rosé All...Year?
Is this the Summer of Rosé pt. Deux or should it be Rosé All Year? Alicia and Chris take us on a journey around the world of Rosé.
Learn more