The soaring popularity of rosé in the U.S. is nothing short of astonishing. With celebrities producing their own brands to rosé wine festivals, the blush wine is everywhere! And with our favorite obsession of updating our Instagram followers on which rosé wines we’re sipping on now, its popularity will only increase. Produced in many different regions throughout the world and with various red grapes, the styles, aromas, pink hues of rosé and pairings are endless. Drinking rosé has been synonymous with warm weather, pool parties and grilling out, but rosé enthusiasts are enjoying the blush wine all year round and pairing it with all kinds of tasty cuisine. But let’s be honest, if you are a rosé enthusiast, it wouldn’t be spring or summer without indulging in a glass or two! With so many on the market, how do you choose? Here are a just few new vintages we’re enjoying right now!
Red Car Rosé of Pinot Noir 2018
Starting their journey in Los Angeles, now located along the West Sonoma Coast in California, Red Car has been producing wine for nearly twenty years. Known for their delicious Chardonnay, Syrah and Pinot Noir vintages, in March 2019, Red Car released a Rosé of Pinot Noir 2018 wine. This new vintage is very light and dry in structure with light fruit on the nose. With bursts of tangerine and passion fruit on the palate, its finish is deliciously refreshing. It’s a wonderful California rosé and it retails between $20-$25 depending on the retailer.
VieVité
Originating from one of the most popular regions of rosé production, VieVité is from the elite Côtes de Provence Appellation. Produced at the historic vineyard, Domaine Sainte Marie, located just 15 miles west of Saint Tropez, VieVité offers two distinct styles. It’s versatility is boundless.
With a slightly darker pink hue, VieVité Extraordinaire 2018 Rosé is crafted from hand-selected Grenache grapes. Crisp fruit on the nose with a herbal and spicy satin finish, it can pair well with hearty and richer cuisine.
VieVité Rosé 2018 is the purest expression of a Provençal rosé. With its pale pink hue and dry fruit forward taste, it’s refreshing and light. Expertly blended with Cinsault, Syrah and Grenache, it’s perfect for pairing with fruit, salads, grilled seafood and Mediterranean cuisine. Both vintages retails between $20-$30
Domaine LAFAGE La Grande Cuvée Rosé
Produced in the Côtes du Roussillon Appellation in France, this rosé is unique and delicate. Crafted with Grenache and Mourvedre grapes, Domaine Lafage La Grande Cuvée Rosé pairs well with pasta and grilled meat. Its bouquet is reminiscent of berries and crisp apples. Dry in structure with light acidity makes this a perfect summer rosé. It retails between $15-$25 depending on the retailer.
And since rosé never goes out of style, check out some of our favorite rosés from last summer, which are still some of our favorites.
