![]() It’s always best to get expert advice when choosing any wines and don’t feel shy about asking questions or get scared off by connoisseurs. Delicate pinks can be expected to be fresh and fruity, with a refreshing side. ![]() The darker the pink, the more body and stronger it will be. CHOOSING THE RIGHT ROSÉįorget says that when picking wines from a list, remember that those hailing from Provence tend to be more delicate, those from the southeastern coastal area of the Côte d’Azur region tend to be more generous, and anything with the “IGP” label that marks a protected geographical indication are usually fun, affordable and accessible choices.Ĭolor is also a good indicator of what the wine will be like, without giving any indication as to whether the wine will be dry or sweet. “Not having it year-round is heresy,” posits Hugues Forget, director of cellars at La Grande Epicerie, the upscale grocery store of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton-owned Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche, especially as it is one of the rare wines that has made consumers comfortable in their choices, and the new generation doesn’t hesitate to break away from their parents’ wine choices by reaching for rosé and estates off of the beaten track. Luxury groups and wine professionals certainly have caught onto its seasonless appeal. “Among the 20- to 35-year-olds, it’s the only that has progressed,” he continues, noting that rosé’s characteristics make it an easier wine to digest, which helped its popularity. Blige’s “Sun Goddess” range produced in Italy’s northeastern Friuli Venezia Giulia region. demand, says Thuizat.Ĭelebrity association with rosé wines has also contributed to growth, with the Avaline appellation co-created by Cameron Diaz and the Mas de Cadenet estate, Brad Pitt’s Miraval estate, Madonna’s rosé production in Virginia and Mary J. There’s no denying the phenomenal success rosé has been enjoying, being the only color and type of wine that’s been growing over the past seven to eight years, driven by strong U.S. Long considered a summer-only tipple, with orders peaking in the warmest months before petering off completely by mid-October, rosé has “become a must, of equal importance to Champagne,” says Rosewood European sommelier Xavier Thuizat, who heads the team at Hôtel de Crillon and was voted best sommelier in France for 2022. Together they create an ideal environment for elegant and nuanced Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.They Are Wearing: Paris Men’s Spring 2024 The Pacific Ocean is less than two miles from the vineyards, generating cooling sea breezes and coastal fog while the soaring elevations ensure abundant sunshine for a long, slow growing season. Defined by elevation, rugged terrain and proximity to the Pacific Ocean, vineyard plantings are limited to 920-1,800+ft above sea level and are only 2% of the total AVA acreage. Flowers resides in the Fort Ross-Seaview American Viticulture Area (AVA), which was established in 2012 and located on the extreme western edge of the Sonoma Coast Appellation. Perched on top of soaring coastal ridges that border the nearby Pacific Ocean, our estate vineyards, Camp Meeting Ridge and Sea View Ridge, rise to impressive elevations from 1,150 to 1,875 feet. Our unwavering commitment to crafting distinctive wines that capture the spirit of the Sonoma Coast has been the bedrock of our success, and it will continue to drive us forward for years to come. This idea continues to drive everything we do - farming responsibly, harvesting by hand, using 100% native fermentation, and making wine with minimal intervention. Joan and Walt Flowers had a simple goal, to make exceptional wine that captures the wild beauty of the land and the spirit of the Sonoma Coast. Over 25 years ago, Flowers Vineyards and Winery pioneered the growing of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on the rugged coastal ridges of the extreme Sonoma Coast. ![]()
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