Wine and Rosé to Drink in the Summer

Wine & Rosé for the Summer Season

These bottles pair well with warmer temperatures

Written by Kasey Caminiti

Château d’Esclans Garrus Rosé 2015

The most exclusive rosé in the world, Garrus is extremely transparent in color, with concentrated aromas and flavors of dried citrus. Glazed pear and pineapple fill the mid palate, and the creamy finish features rich, spicy notes. A small production rosé from 80-year-old Grenache and Rolle vines, Garrus is a powerful and elegant wine that ages gracefully for 5 to 10 years.

Wine & Rosé for the Summer Season

These bottles pair well with warmer temperatures

Written by Kasey Caminiti

Blindfold California White 2014

A unique blended white wine created by The Prisoner Wine Company to complement the cult-California producer’s namesake wine. Blindfold marries a number of delicious and interesting white varietals, Chardonnay, Roussanne, Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, and Chenin Blanc, to create a bold and intriguing wine that is as striking as the label on the bottle. Inviting aromas of honeysuckle, grilled white peach, and apricot linger harmoniously with a luscious entry of toasted hazelnut.

Wine & Rosé for the Summer Season

These bottles pair well with warmer temperatures

Written by Kasey Caminiti

Leyda Pinot Noir Rosé 2016

This rosé is made from 100% pure Pinot Noir grapes from the El Maitén and El Granito vineyards, located in Leyda Valley, only a few miles from the Pacific Ocean. This bottle has aromas of acidic red fruit such as raspberry, cherries and strawberries, along with notes of citrus and soft herbs. Its palate shows again fresh red fruit, with a sweet and creamy texture which is due only to the maturity of the grape as the wine is completely dry. It has a very fresh and crispy acidity, lengthening the end.

Wine & Rosé for the Summer Season

These bottles pair well with warmer temperatures

Written by Kasey Caminiti

Meiomi Rosé 2016

Just in time for the summer season, Meiomi, one of America’s most popular and beloved wines, is introducing its first rosé. Known for its rich style of wine, marked by depth and elegant expressiveness in taste, Meiomi blends the highest-quality grapes from Sonoma, Monterey and Santa Barbara counties, creating a classically-coastal Californian wine that people simply love. The 2016 Meiomi Rosé is a delightfully dry rosé that boasts of vibrant acidity, summer fruit and delicate floral aromas, and a cool minerality on the finish.

Wine & Rosé for the Summer Season

These bottles pair well with warmer temperatures

Written by Kasey Caminiti

Guigal Crozes-Hermitage Blanc 2014

Growing in popularity in the U.S., Crozes-Hermitage is E. Guigal’s gateway (wine) to luxury with an approachable price tag. Made from mostly Marsanne grapes blended with Roussanne, the Crozes-Hermitage Blanc is a medium bodied, elegant wine that boasts white flower aromas, delicate oak, and a surprisingly fresh and clean finish.

Wine & Rosé for the Summer Season

These bottles pair well with warmer temperatures

Written by Kasey Caminiti

Vinho Verde Rose 2016

This Vinho Verde Rosado is a blend of Portugal’s most notale grape Touriga Nacional, and two grapes native to the region – Padeiro and Espa. The sourcing of the grapes comes from the sub-regions of Lima and Cavado in the Vinho Verde region. The grapes are macerated for a short time and then fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve the refreshing acidity and youthful fruitiness.

Wine & Rosé for the Summer Season

These bottles pair well with warmer temperatures

Written by Kasey Caminiti

San Simeon 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon

San Simeon Cabernet Sauvignon offers bright aromas of dark raspberry and black cherry. The ripe flavors of spicy plum and currant are complemented by nuances of cocoa and cedar oak from barrel-aging. Structured tannins provide texture and depth with a lengthy finish.

Wine & Rosé for the Summer Season

These bottles pair well with warmer temperatures

Written by Kasey Caminiti

Château Minuty 281 Rosé 2016

The highest expression of Cotes de Provence rosé. Intense and complex, with peach and melon aromas, this rosé features a salinic note only found in wines grown along the Mediterranean.

Wine & Rosé for the Summer Season

These bottles pair well with warmer temperatures

Written by Kasey Caminiti

Ravenswood Old Vine Zinfandel Napa Valley 2014

This wine is sourced from some of the oldest and best Zin vineyards in the Napa Valley (including Balyeat, Perez and Dickerson). As with its Mendocino County cousin, the Napa Valley Zinfandel 2014 is layered with bright cherry, hints of blackberry jam, clove and vanilla notes, complementing grilled chicken or turkey chili.

Wine & Rosé for the Summer Season

These bottles pair well with warmer temperatures

Written by Kasey Caminiti

SAVED “Magic Maker” Rosé 2016

SAVED was created by celebrity tattoo artist Scott Campbell, who has inked the likes of Marc Jacobs, Jennifer Aniston and Johnny Depp. Beyond its stylish looks and on-trend salmon hue, SAVED Rosé’s ripe peach and strawberry flavors will make it a favorite this summer, whether for beach-read book clubs or rooftop dinner parties.

Wine & Rosé for the Summer Season

These bottles pair well with warmer temperatures

Written by Kasey Caminiti

Château d’Esclans 2016 Rock Angel Rosé

Rock Angel is transparent pale in color and has delicate red berry aromas on the nose. On the palate, it has floral notes with a touch of spice; complemented by a long, dry finish. With greater intensity and more richness than Whispering Angel, Rock Angel is a food-driven wine that will pair well with a variety of hor d’oeuvres and entrees.

Wine & Rosé for the Summer Season

These bottles pair well with warmer temperatures

Written by Kasey Caminiti

Maddalena 2014 Chardonnay

The Riboli Family established estate vineyards in Monterey in order to ensure the ultimate level of grape quality. The Arroyo Seco and Santa Lucia Highlands appellations of Monterey County provide a cool, windy climate in which Burgundian varietals thrive. Maddalena 2014 Chardonnay greets the nose with an array of ripe fruit aromas, including citrus, guava, and orange peel.

Wine & Rosé for the Summer Season

These bottles pair well with warmer temperatures

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Juvé & Camps Brut Rosé

This Rosé Brut is made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes that come from the newly acquired Feixa 1 vineyard on the historic Juvé y Camps estate. The juice undergoes a cold-soak maceration followed by fermentation in stainless steel. Pair this wine with sushi, salmon pâté, strawberry sorbet, and foie gras.

Wine & Rosé for the Summer Season

These bottles pair well with warmer temperatures

Written by Kasey Caminiti

Guigal Côtes du Rhône 2016 Rosé

The Guigal family has made serious rosé wines since the 1940s. The grapes are specifically grown to make superior rosé wines, and they vinify the grapes in a serious manner. This rosé is not a byproduct of a red wine, and it is not made to achieve a specific color. It is full of flavor, texture, and structure, with an almost radiant color, and is bursting with red fruits.

Wine & Rosé for the Summer Season

These bottles pair well with warmer temperatures

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Wine & Rosé for the Summer Season

These bottles pair well with warmer temperatures

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Wine & Rosé for the Summer Season

These bottles pair well with warmer temperatures

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Wine & Rosé for the Summer Season

These bottles pair well with warmer temperatures

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Wine & Rosé for the Summer Season

These bottles pair well with warmer temperatures

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Wine & Rosé for the Summer Season

These bottles pair well with warmer temperatures

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Wine & Rosé for the Summer Season

These bottles pair well with warmer temperatures

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Wine & Rosé for the Summer Season

These bottles pair well with warmer temperatures

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Wine & Rosé for the Summer Season

These bottles pair well with warmer temperatures

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Wine & Rosé for the Summer Season

These bottles pair well with warmer temperatures

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Wine & Rosé for the Summer Season

These bottles pair well with warmer temperatures

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Wine & Rosé for the Summer Season

These bottles pair well with warmer temperatures

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Wine & Rosé for the Summer Season

These bottles pair well with warmer temperatures

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Wine & Rosé for the Summer Season

These bottles pair well with warmer temperatures

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