When the mood for pink bubbles strikes, Sydney Kalvin, director of marketing fro Shaw-Ross International Importers, reaches for Château de Bligny Grande Reserve Brut Rosé Champagne. When it comes to sparkling wine, Champagne reigns king-and rosé Champagne is no exception. Region: Languedoc, France | Variety: Grenache (80%), Cinsault (20%) | Tasting notes: Cranberry, strawberry skin, blood orange, grapefruit Pop chilled by the pool or at your next picnic for a seriously refreshing drinking experience. The wine is available in both lightweight glass bottles and recyclable can options, meaning that enjoying it on the go (and with an environmentally-friendly outlook) has never been easier. On the palate, flavors of cranberry, strawberry skin, blood orange, and grapefruit lead to a long and refreshing finish. Solis Lumen is an organic and carbon-neutral cuvée that was crafted with both flavor and respect for the environment in mind-even the wine’s label, which boasts the Mediterranean Sea and bright sunshine, pays homage to the fundamental elements that make up this highly underrated region.

Region: Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA | Variety: Pinot Noir | Tasting notes: Red fruits, wildflowers, earthīased in the sunny south of France, Domaine Montrose is one of the region’s most beloved producers of sustainable, budget-friendly wines. Pair with a variety of foods, from seafood and salads to heartier appetizers, grilled poultry, cured meats, and more. Flavors of red fruits, wildflowers, and earth jump from this textured and complex wine, which promises to have even the most skeptic of rosé drinkers thinking twice. The estate’s varietal Rosé of Pinot Noir is sourced from two sites, the Knudsen and Spirit Hill vineyards, located within the Dundee Hills and Eola-Amity Hills, respectively.

Over the past 35 years, Argyle has become one of the leading producers of pinot noir and chardonnay from Oregon, both in still and sparkling formats. However, forward-thinking vintner Rollin Soles saw immense potential in this cool-climate region and founded Argyle back in 1987. Region: Provence, France | Variety: Grenache, Cinsault, Rolle (Vermentino) | Tasting notes: Bright citrus, peach, orange blossomĪlthough Oregon’s Willamette Valley is regarded as one of the best wine-producing areas in the United States today, such wasn’t always the case. It’s an excellent wine pairing for any meal and offers an amazing experience when enjoyed on its own. The wine has a classic dry and crisp profile indicative of the French region, with bright citrus, peach, and orange blossom notes. It is a blend of grenache, cinsault, syrah, carignan, and vermentino grapes sourced from local vineyards and handled with the utmost care. The most common word used to describe Whispering Angel is “delicious” and that comes from both red and white wine enthusiasts and the toughest wine critics. While it enjoys top-of-its-class status, it’s not overpriced and is surprisingly easy to find. It was honestly love at first sip and has become my go-to for summer happy hours.'īacked by the esteem of France’s Provence de Côtes appellation, Chateau d’Esclans often receives credit for the renewed interest in rosé wines worldwide. 'It's perfectly dry but still strikes the right balance of refreshing and fruity and, for me, that tastes like summer in a glass. 'I can't say enough good things about this rosé-it's simply the best,' says Mary Kate Hoban, our commerce associate editorial director. View On Drizly View On View On Minibar Delivery

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