Comments on: Why Rose` wine goes with everything

By: Tom C

Tom C — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:59:28 +0000

Hi Jean-

There’s a very fine book called “What to Drink with What You Eat” by Doreneberg, Page, and Sofronski.

TOM CIOCCO

By: Jean

Jean — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:53:18 +0000

Tom,

This comment doesn’t necessarily belong with the rose post, but I was wondering if you could recommend a good book or other written source for food and wine pairing? I have most of the major encyclopedias and I’m looking for something more specific. What are some of your favorite wine books in general? Thanks!

By: Jack

Jack — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 20:52:30 +0000

Tom - I so agree with you - this is why I conclude that rosés are the best all-around lunch wine.

P.S. Spelling rosé “rose`” hurts my eyes. Please, please stop.

By: Tom C

Tom C — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:13:42 +0000

Tracy-

Rose` wines are on the rise BIG TIME for many of the reasons that I outlined in the piece above. Likewise, BC wines are starting to carve out a narrow but marked path in the wine world…thanks for reading!

TOM CIOCCO

By: Tom C

Tom C — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 14:41:41 +0000

Ferrigno-

For me, Anjou rose` wines are more successful than the straight reds (I prefer Saumur, Saumur-Champigny, Chinon in Loire Valley reds). They’re made from Cabernet Franc and are usually excellent values. Below are the WL#s for 2 other Loire Valley roses - the former is 100% Cabernet Franc, the latter 100% Pinot Noir. If you pick up one or both, share your thoughts here!

32086
32704

By: Ferrigno

Ferrigno — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 11:10:19 +0000

Hello Tom I hope you can see this.. I’ve seen a lot of anjou wine in my local store lately.. Any thoughts on this aoc???? I think a couple of these bottles are mass produced, that means a lot of trouble???
Wow I’m starting to post on a regular basis at your blog
Thank you..

By: Tracy Gray

Tracy Gray — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 06:26:51 +0000

Thank you for the interesting article! I was doing some research tonight on rose’s and came across your page. We do a weekly wine segment on our local TV channel in British Columbia, CHBC, and we chose to do Rose tomorrow. Thanks again for the great read. Two great new BC Rose’s we’ve come across and sell are from Township 7 and Quails Gate. Give them a try if you can!

By: Russ J

Russ J — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 20:56:12 +0000

The Grignolino rocks! I’ve tried the one you mention above as well as the previous offering. Works with a slight chill (cellar temp) or ambient. I will look for your other rec’s.

Thanks!

By: Tom C

Tom C — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 18:03:01 +0000

Russ-

You asked for it, so you’ll get it! Here are a few of my favorite rose` wines…in no particular order:

Commanderie Peyrassol 2006 WL# 30802
Pale pink and FRESH! - Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault & Mourvedre (may be out of stock at this writing - check back next week)

Sautereau Sancerre Rose 2006 WL# 32704
100% Loire Valley Pinot Noir - SO pretty and elegant!

Cantalupo Rosato “Il Mimo” 2006 WL# 32032
A bit of an oddity - 100% Nebbiolo rose` from northern Piedmont.

Cascina Castle’t Grignolino d’Asti 2005 WL# 27837
Not strictly a rose` but rather a very light red. Fresh, tart, and spicy rarity from Piedmont.

TOM CIOCCO

By: Russ J

Russ J — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:01:42 +0000

Tom: Love the rose; but like Harold, I tend to think of then in warmer weather. Actually, I find September to be prime pink weather…..
I always have enjoyed your picks in the past. Howe about a coupe of rose’ selections?

Thanks!