Life Through Rosé Tinted Glasses
Summer isn’t summer without that chilled glass of rosé, but with so many to choose from, it’s difficult to narrow it down to a handful! Having tasted a number over the last few weeks, here are wine expert Rowena Hawtin’s recommendations.
Gribble Bridge Sparkling Rose 2014, Biddenden vineyards
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This delicious sparkling wine is made from 100% Gamay grape – the main grape for the red wine Beaujolais. It’s made in an off-dry style with aromas of rose petals and flavours of sweet summer fruit (strawberries and raspberries) slight acidity – a definite winner! £23.50.
Cremant de Loire Brut rosé, Bouvet
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An excellent sparkling wine made in the traditional way, it’s made from Cabernet Franc – the red grape of the Loire valley. With a delicate pink colour, an elegant bouquet with raspberry aromas
Nanette’s English Rose Hush Heath, Staplehurst
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Hush Heath is a family owned Tudor estate just outside Staplehurst Kent. During the last 18 months, they have been undergoing a huge expansion programme. Many of their wines are named after the family’s children and Nanette is the producer’s youngest daughter. Although a still wine, it is made from the Champagne grapes of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay and is a very similar colour to a typical rosé from Provence. A delicious summer wine with ripe apples and strawberries on the nose and a smooth silky finish. £16.50.
English rosé, Chapel Down 2017
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Lovey rose made from Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Regent, it has
Chateau de Minuty Rosé Provence 2017
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Provence is the home of rosé in France and Chateau de Minuty is located in St Tropez with vineyards overlooking the Mediterranean. A pale, honeysuckle pink, it has fresh aromas of citrus fruit and blossom which gives way to summer fruits on the palate which just melt in your mouth. As a suggestion, drink this with seafood, mozzarella and sun-ripened tomatoes or just enjoy on its own.
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