Pink and White: The Wines of Summer
By Marisa D'Vari | June 14th, 2009 | Category: Wine reviews | No Comments »“I’m not your mother’s rose!” This was the mental flash I experienced tasting 2008 Quivira Grenache Rose from California’s Dry Creek Valley . This wine is a gorgeous baby pink color, with an aroma of fresh berries (raspberries, tiny tart strawberries) and a long finish of musky ripe berries with a pleasant bitter snap at the end. A more “masculine” rose if you will, delicious on its own or to pair with dishes such as salmon, pork, or composed salads. Fans of red wine reluctant to “drink pink” will quickly become a fan. Researching the wine, I find the grapes are 88% are Grenache – which gives it the pretty pink color and strawberry aroma -and 12% Mourvedre, which gives it its kick.
Now if you are looking for a delicious and unusual white wine, perhaps more delicate and “feminine” on the palate, look to the 2008 Woodbridge Moscato. This traditional Italian varietal is so highly aromatic you will feel as if you are strolling in a flower garden with its aroma of orange blossom and jasmine. Serve this as an aperitif or at the end of the meal when light desserts such as Italian cookies, berries, macaroons, and a sprinkling of raw almonds are presented.
2008 Quivira Grenache Rose is $15 and available nationally
2008 Woodbridge Moscato by Robert Mondavi is $8.00 and available nationally
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