Saturday, April 19, 2008
4 to 6 pm
$5.00 per person
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611 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite #1, Palm Springs, 92264,
327-7701
You’ve probably noticed that the temperatures are steadedly on the rise. There is no better time to reintroduce you to one of the three most versital styles of wine produced around the globe (along with Riesling and sparkling wine). Rosé is consumed in great quantities throughout Europe, but is equated in the minds of most Americans with sweet and sappy White Zinfandel. Often have I had to divert customers from this view. Fortunately, the sophistication level in California, regarding wine, is relatively high and most people do not not react to me negatively when I sing the praises for rosé.
This Saturday only, all rosés will be discounted an extra 10% from our usual discounted price, so don’t dally.
2005 Gran Feudo Rosé, Navarra, Spain
Priced every day:$9.75; Saturday only 8.78
This cool fragrant rosé was made from the Garnacha Tinta grape (Grenache). The bouquet is reminiscent of rosehip tea and the flavors focus on strawberry and spicy raspberry fruit. The wine is fresh and lively with a clean finish.
Wine & Spirits Magazine gave this bottling a 90-point rating.
2006 Cune Rosado, Rioja, Spain
Priced every day: $9.99; Saturday only 8.99
This is a saignée process wine; the juice is removed from the solids after around 24 to 48 hours, once the proper color is determined. The fermentation is then carried out without the presence of seeds or skins at a controlled temperature for around 8 days to obtain the required fruit levels in the wine. The wine displays ripe summer fruit & herbaceous notes on the nose continuing onto the palate and a long complex finish. The blend is Tempranillo (80%) and Garnacha (20%).
2005 Jake-Ryan Cellars Rosé, Napa
Priced every day: $9.99; Saturday only 8.99
The rosé from this Calistoga winery is a blend of 90% Grenache and 10% Syrah. Its light pink color and bright nose of strawberry and raspberry are an indication of its refreshing balanced style. Flavors of fresh red fruit on the palate lead to a long finish with nice acidity.
2005 Chateau d’Aqueria Rosé
Priced every day: $14.95; Saturday only 13.46
From the tiny village of Tavel, which has proven to be the font of serious Grenache-based rosé, this wine sports deep color, reserved but complex cherry–red plum fruit, herb and licorice flavors, all set in a full, fleshy frame. The wine is substantial, owing to its harmonious blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Clairette, and will go well with hearty fowl and fish dishes. It is terrific by itself as well!
2006 Fleur Pinot Noir Vin Gris, Carneros, Napa
Priced every day: $10.95; Saturday only 9.86
This bright, fresh, and flavorful rosé is made in a crisp, dry style designed to accompany food. It displays aromas of strawberry and honeysuckle while exhibiting a mouthwatering finish that cleanses the palate.
2006 Robert Stemmler Vin Gris Rosé of Pinot Noir
Priced every day: $11.95; Saturday only 10.75
This Vin Gris is a dry rosé style wine made entirely of Pinot Noir. It is pleasing with a light body, rose petal aromas and flavors of strawberry, raspberry and mineral with a crisp, clean finish.
2005 Epiphany Grenache Rosé, Santa Barbara
Priced every day: $10.95; Saturday only 9.86
The grapes for this rosé come from Fess Parker Estates in Santa Ynez Valley. 30% of the wine was produced in stainless steel tanks and the other 70% was barrel fermented. The beautiful aromatics segue to crisp fruit flavors of strawberry, cherry and watermelon.
2004 Renwood Syrah Rosé, Amador
Priced every day: $9.95; Saturday only 8.96
The bouquet consists of cherry, watermelon and strawberry. On the pallet, the wine is bright with flavors of fresh raspberry and cherry and supports a complex and balanced mouthfeel. The finish displays soft and round tannins, which linger on the palate. This is a deep flavored wine, but with a lively acid for balance.
