Happy Saturday! I was looking for a nice rose to enjoy with dinner tonight and happened upon this non-vintage Mediteranore Rose Côtes de Provence. This seems to be a somewhat odd rose season, as they have been somewhat harder to find at my local markets and wine stores. In any case, with summer in full swing and my dinner tonight practically begging for a rose, let's see what this wine has to offer!
The wine is a pale orange/peach color in the glass, as you might expect from a rose from Provence. A gentle swirl of the glass reveals aromas of peach, strawberry and a hint of camembert and a bit of steel minerality. Take a sip and you're greeted by orange citrus, peach and fresh cut melon before transitioning to some notes of crisp steel minerality midpalate. The finish is light, crisp and refreshing with a dryness that is not overbearing, but ideal for summer sipping.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8, as it's a lovely summer rose and a good value at just $12. This wine would pair well with summer salads, light fish dishes, seared sea scallops or a lovely ceviche. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with a wonderful crab fest, as I picked up some king crab legs at Costco yesterday, which I've steamed along with some corn on the cob and tangy cole slaw. Cheers!
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