You know what
they say... rose all day! We’re
welcoming summer with four uniquely different but amazing rose wines. Stop by Joe’s May 22 – 28 to taste your way
through these selections, normally only sold by the bottle.
Located in the heart of the Loire Valley, near the town of
Tours, Charles Joguet is producing some of the most exciting wines in the
world. A perfect example of the region's food-friendly wine is the Charles
Joguet, Chinon, France ($10 6oz / $40 per bottle). Hints of orange zest
and red berries evolve into layered notes of blood orange. A subtle richness on the palate creates a
nice pairing for our Salmon Au Poivre.
Steve Matthiasson has a simple, yet effective, wine
philosophy: winemaking is a natural extension of farming, and wines should
respect the purity of variety and individuality of the site. The Matthiasson,
Napa Valley, California ($11 6oz / $44 per bottle)
reflects the regional expression of the grapes used to create this wonderful
rosé. Light in color and aromatics,
it is fresh and crisp, with lifted notes of red fruit and strawberry. Try it with our Charred Octopus Salad.
One of my favorite wines comes from the windswept coast of
Provence, France. The Clos Cibonne, Provence, France ($12 6oz / $48 per
bottle) is a unique rosé made from the grape Tibouren. The
wine is fermented in stainless steel and aged under flor (a style of winemaking
used for production of Sherry) in 100-year-old foudres. The result is bone dry,
with orange peel and herbs on the nose, followed by fresh fruit and a veil of
salinity on the palate. This gem is a perfect match for our Bone-In Alaskan
Halibut.
Ken and Grace Evenstad first started making world class
Pinot Noir in the Dundee Hills of Oregon in 1989. Since then, they have been
setting the region's standard for premium wines. Their proprietary rose offers
notes of perfectly ripe raspberry on the nose, supported by subtle red fruits
on the palate. The Domaine Serene “R”, Oregon ($13 6oz / $52 per bottle)
is precise and polished on the finish, making it a great aperitif to enjoy
before any meal.
Wine Tip: If you can’t decide between white or red, consider
rosé a suitable alternative.
Typically subtle on the palate, with modest levels of acidity and tannin, it
works well with a wide range of cuisines.
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