31 Days of Rosé
August is Rosé month. Can you believe it? The wine gods dedicated a whole month, a whole 31 days, a whole 744 hours of enjoying Rosé. When something this monumental occurs, you have to embrace it. Vino 301 embraced it full wine glasses and all.
For 31 days, we tried a different Rosé. We sipped Rosé from all over the globe. We tasted pink delights from Greece, Italy, Argentina, France, South Africa, California, New York, and of course, Maryland, to name a few regions. We explored multiple styles… sparkling, dry, off-dry, natural, and vegan. We even tried canned wine. The only thing we did not try is boxed wine. Maybe next year.
There a few special notes we observed:
All Rosés are not red fruit and tart. Some wines have spicy flavors and citrus notes. Running Hare’s wine is the best example of a non-traditional Rosé. The region and grape really influence the flavors and aromas.
Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah are the preferred grapes winemakers used for their pink greatness regardless of region.
Bubbles, bubbles, and more bubbles!!! Sparkling Rosé is, hands down is the best way to enjoy Rosé. Our personal favorite is Jacqueline Leone Cellars Rosé. It is not a high-end wine. It is less than $20 a bottle but can stand up to a premier sparkling wine. It is excellent to pair with food or drink by itself. We could drink it every day.
Presentation is everything. We fell in love with Gerard Bertrand Rosé at first sight from top to bottom of the bottle. A glass cork seals the wine. The bottle is designed to resemble a rose. The bottle bottom is an impression of a rose. When you pop the cork, the wine is a sheer delight.
Sipping for charity. La Fête du Rosé and One Hope donate a portion of their proceeds to charity.
Diversity in our glass. We tried many Black Winemakers, like Abbey Creek Vineyard, Sip & Share Wines, PJ Harrell Vineyard, Doornkraal Vineyards, McBride Sisters Collection,Okapi Wines and La Fête du Rosé.
Day# 1 La Fête du Rosé is love at first sip. Produce in St. Tropez region by Black American. The Rosé is layered flavors of spices and red fruit.
Day #2 Chanson Royale Brut Rosé is a modest sparkling wine. Its strawberry flavors are understated. Very refreshing and a perfect way to ease into the week
Day #4 The Vineyard at Dodon 2019 Rosé has bright fruit, tolerant minerality, and mild acidity. If you close your eyes you can picture yourself sipping this beautiful wine in lavender fields in Provence, France. Thank goodness for you do not have to travel to France, you can go to Davidson, Maryland.
Day #5 Tap into your wild side. Pink Leopard 2019 Rosé has notes of ripe red cherries, this wine is soft and light with a pleasing finish of red fruits and subtle herbs and spices. It’s a St. Helena, CA wine.
Day #6 J.P. Chente 2018 Rosé is a bright cassis color point to a lace of a little and many bubbles. The sparkling wine is an appealing bouquet of wild strawberry and red cherry. Serve it with summery salads or fruit salad.
Day #7 La Verriere Ventoux Rosé is fruity with notes of pink grapefruit and wild strawberry .
Day #8 Jacqueline Leone Cellars Rosé is 100 percent Pinot Noir made in New Mexico. I can have this sparkling every day. It’s a cellar staple.
Day #9 Serpent Ridge Rosé is made from Maryland Cabernet Franc. Bright fruit flavors like young currants. Check out this lovely vineyard in Westminster, MD.
Day #10 Chaeauvieux Rose D'Anjou. All I can say is wow! Flavors of candy cherries, fresh-picked Strawberries, a bountiful flavor I can say is wow! Flavors of candy cherries, fresh-picked Strawberries, bountiful flavor
Day #11 2019 Okapi Rosé of Cabernet Sauvignon produced in Napa Valley, CA from their Jungle Love Vineyard Whole cluster pressed retaining only the purest and most tantalizing juice. #Blackowned #OkapiWines
Day #12 Running Hare Vineyard in Prince Frederick, MD Chambourcin fans - This wine is for you. 100% Chambourcin. Blood red color. Fall-inspired flavors of Anise and allspice
Day#13 – McBride Sisters Collection produces this joyful summer Rosé. This sophisticated dry Rosé from California's Central Coast has refreshing aromatics and flavors of white floral and raspberry. Orange and mandarin zest compliment the chalky earth notes.
Day #14 - Viña Palaciega 2019 Estate Bottled Malbec Rosé produced in Mendoza region. Rich cherries and raspberries flavors. Perfect acidity.
Day #15 - Luc Pirlet Syrah – Rosé 2019 from LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON, FRANCE Don’t let it’s pale pink color fool you. Luc Pirlet is perfect for a hot summer day. Watermelon ripen fruit flavors.
Day #16 – 2020 Rolling Rose' from Port of Leonardtown Winery in Leonardtown Maryland. Dry bubbly Rose' is bursting with refreshing strawberry and melon flavors. It is perfect to grab and go. Crack open a can and pour you a glass of wine.
Day #17 - Doornkraal Pinotage Rosé is Pinotage Rose is the blush on a beloved girl's cheeks, the promise of pleasure that a sunset holds and tastes delicious on its own or with fragrant dishes. Slightly dry rosé produced from South Africa.
Day #18 – Let’s celebrate Pinot Noir with Benoit Girard Rosé from Sancerre region. Perfect tartness, fresh picked cherries and watermelon flavors dance on my palate.
Day #19 – H to H Homage to Heritage Rosé from Côtes du Rhône, France. Refreshing aromas and flavors of passion fruit and citrus rind, turning zesty on the finish
Day #20 - JP Azeitão Shiraz Rose Bacalhoa produced predominately from Syrah made in Portugal. Noticeable minerality and vibrant acid.
Day #21 - Cote des Roses rosé produced by Gerard Bertrand is an elegant Rosé through and through. The bottle has a rose-shaped bottom and glass cork. Vibrant cherries and pomegranate flavors, and minerality.
Day #22 – Old Westminster Winery Rosé 2019 wine. Natural Wine made by a local vineyard in Westminster, MD. Flavors of pink lemonade and red fruit.
Day #23 - 2018 P.J. Rosé, Dry Creek Valley from Sonoma County, CA. A blend of Aglianico and Grenache grapes made in a southern Italy style. Filled with strawberry, cranberry, orange zest, and a touch of star anise. #blackowned #womeninwine
Day #24 – Ballard Road Pinot Noir Rosé produce in Oregon the Pinot Noir capital of the US. It’s a lip pursing, clean flavors of blood orange citrus.
Day #25 – Boordy Vineyards Rosé made with Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Aromas of fresh cherries and rose petals. Rosé has a subtle complexity and a crisp finish that make it a wonderfully versatile companion to a variety of foods.
Day #26 - 2018 Bodegas Breca Garnacha Oronta Rosado from Spain. Balance acid and floral nose with elegant flavors.
Day #27 -An Italy kiss on the check. Masottina Rosé Cuveé Extra Dry. A blend with Pinot Nero displaying plush fruit of kiwi and starfruit.
Day #28 Rose de Pinot #OoooWeee 2018 Rose de Pinot produced by Abbey Creek Vineyard, Oregon’s first black vineyard owner, and winemaker. Delicious Pinot Noir ripen fruit.
Day #29 -Aquarelle Rose of Grenache from California. Peachy flavors and thirst fulfilling. Full body and playful flavors in your mouth
Day #30 Skyquake 2019 rose blend wine is produced in the Fingerlakes, NY. Doesn't have your typical rose flavor profile Understated flavors. Hints of grapefruit and citrus flavors
Day #31 Love White Zinfandel by Sip & Share Wines based in Indiana. Artisanal Vegan Wines. Semi-sweet, light-bodied rose color with aromas of strawberries, cherries, and raspberries
Vino 301 documented our journey on our Vino 301 Instagram page. We put together a pictorial collection of our exploration just if you missed our 31 Days of Rosé.
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