Pink Poolside Perfection: A Rosé A Day To Help Beat The Heat
We've hit the peak of summer, our AC bills are skyrocketing, and the Mercury continues to rise. Get to your local pool, crack as many bottles of ice-cold rosé as you can, and quench your thirst as the sun shines bright. Here are five rosés to help simmer down as we power through the dog days of summer.
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Ashes & Diamonds Rosé No7 is as crystalline and clean as a rosé from Napa gets! Made from 100% Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley vineyards located in Los Carneros and Oak Knoll District, this pink assassin is going to be your new poolside accessory. Made by A&D winemaker Steve Matthiasson (Diana Snowden Seysses also makes wine for the winery!) - this cuvée plays delicately along with the winery's mid-century design, headed by Los Angeles Architect, Barbara Bestor. A classic throwback, with eyes set on the future. Pay homage to what's come before you, but aim to inspire those you meet along the way. ashesdiamonds.com
AJA Vineyards Wildflower Rosé enters its second vintage! Sourced almost entirely from the Briarwood Vineyard in Paso Robles, made from 97% Grenache Gris and the remaining 3% from Cabernet Sauvignon grown in Malibu! There are only two acres planted to this beautiful Rhone grape variety that grows extremely well in the Paso area. Notes of peach, lychee, watermelon and wet stone. This particular vineyard is within a cooler local microclimate, allowing for brighter acidity than a typical warm Paso Robles site. The brightness and mouth-watering salinity of the Grenache Gris make it excellent for Hors d'oeuvres, absolutely perfect for poolside lounging, or with charcuterie and sausages straight off the grill! Though the fruit for this rosé is grown in Paso Robles, AJA has their Estate Vineyard in the Malibu Coast AVA, and makes their wines in Los Angeles County! ajavineyards.com
Saltie Girl Coteaux D'Aix-en-Provence Rosé was created by Kathy Sidell and Bradley Groper, lifelong friends since growing up neighbors in their native Boston. Both come from influential restaurant and wine scene families, so naturally they both entered the industry from different angles. Today, Kathy owns successful restaurants in Boston, London, and Los Angeles - Bradley is the Vice President of Sales for Long Meadow Ranch. Their delicious rosé project tells a story of New England roots spreading their wings the wine-world-over. Traveling to South France and inspiring a salty vision of what rosé can and should be. saltiegirlwines.com
Attems Ramato is a rosé-styled Pinot Grigio, known as Ramato since the ancient times of the venerable Republic of Venice. The style uses a specific winemaking technique that involves brief contact of the must with the skins, unveiling a seductive coppery hue. The label was designed by English illustrator Michael Driver, and is a tribute to the rich artistic heritage of Venice. The complex and colorful design blends modernity with classic elegance. Attems is synonymous with the history of wine in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, embodying a millenary tradition in the region. The winery has been proudly owned since 2000 by the Frescobaldi family, who continue to honor the distinguished heritage, while innovating and pushing the region forward. attems.it
BY.OTT Côtes de Provence Rosé is primarily sourced from Château de Selle and Clos Mireille, two of the most famous sites for rosé production in all of Provence. These trusted vineyards were established generations ago, and continue to produce the most balanced fruit in the area. The vineyards are farmed organically, averaging 22 years old. The winemaking is under the strict supervision of fourth generation winemaker Jean-Francois Ott - fully controlled to ensure the highest quality standards. This pastel vibrancy with rosewood tints stands out for the fresh nose reminiscent of red berries, citrus fruits and white blossom. Luscious and fruity on the palate, with a smooth and silky mouthfeel, it perfectly complements grilled fish, shrimp skewers and juicy and fresh salads. domaines-ott.com
