Bouquet rosés
Wine experts share their picks for summer sipping
We’re tickled pink that it’s once again time to raise a glass of rosé.
To ensure we’re sipping the right stuff this summer, we’ve consulted a couple of Boston’s most passionate oenophiles. Fortunately, they’ve blessed us with a few of their favorite bottles of blushed beverage that we can sip all season. So snag these picks and uncork the refreshing possibilities that these
tintos can truly bring.
Lydia Gill, wine tasting coordinator at Urban Grape:
Gris Marin Sable de Camargue Rosé, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, 2019 — $12 “This rosé was just introduced to us at UG and we are in love. Not only is the price point unbeatable, the juice itself is amazing. Made in the south of France from Grenache grapes, this rosé is light and soft, with notes of juicy watermelon.”
Il Monticello Serasuolo Liguria di Levante Rosato, Liguria, Italy, 2019 — $23 “This has been my favorite rosé two years running and I cannot get enough! The mouthwatering acidity and dry finish perfectly compliment the ripe cherry notes, making it a super refreshing summer drink. And it’s biodynamically produced, which is always a plus.”
Troupis Winery 3/6/17 Moschofilero Rosé, Peloponnese, Greece, 2019 — $20 “An absolute stunner in a liter bottle! I love this wine because it has a beautiful floral note that you don’t find in most rosés. Drinking it always makes me feel like I’m sitting in a beautiful garden somewhere, and I think we could all use a little mental escape right now.”
Declan McClung, wine manager at Boston Wine Exchange:
Hiruzta Getariako Txakoli Rosé,
Hondarribia, Spain, 2019 — $19 “This wine comes from the Basque region of Spain and is made from a blend of grapes as unpronounceable as the name of the wine: Hondarrabi Beltza and Hondarrabi
Zuri. You can expect light, crisp notes of red fruit with an exciting liveliness which almost makes it feel a little bit bubbly. This is the perfect wine for drinking outside in the sunshine on a warm summer day.”
Sacha Lichine Le Poussin Rosé, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, 2019 —$10 “The ‘Little Chicken’ Rosé is the perfect choice if you’re having friends over and want something that will wow them without breaking the bank. Made from a typical blend of grapes from the south of France, this fun little number offers notes of raspberry and strawberry.”
A.A. Badenhorst Secateurs Rosé, Swartland, South Africa, 2019 — $14
“South Africa produces some of the most underrated and undervalued wines in the world. This winemaker, Adi Badenhorst, is arguably the driving force behind this revolution of South African wine. The Secateurs Rosé is made entirely from Cinsault and offers great value. You can expect complex notes of bright raspberry, red currant and a slight touch of spice from this stellar wine.”