Happy Wine Wednesday! It's been a while since I've managed a mid-week post, and tonight it's a throwback to summer. Given January in Indiana is not even remotely warm and sunny, I thought it might be nice to hearken back to the warm evenings on the patio enjoying a lovely glass of rose with friends. Ironically, tonight's wine is one I bought from Wines Till Sold Out back in the summer, but time flew by and before I knew it, the leaves had fallen and the patio furniture was put into storage. So, tonight I've opened the 2021 Claire-Voie Coteaux D'Aix en Provence Rose, a blend of Syrah (60%), Grenache Noir (30%) and Vermentino (10%). Let's have a glass!
The wine is a lovely peach color in the glass with gold hues along the edges. A gentle swirl of the glass reveals aromas of green grass, fresh citrus, and the faintest hint of passion fruit. The first sip is a rush of tart green apple, strawberry and peach that eases into some mineral notes of dusty limestone midpalate. The tannins are a bit tight, leading in to a faint note of bitterness on the finish (a nod to the Vermentino) which is crisp and dry.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8, as it's a pleasant rose overall, but I could do without the slight bitterness on the finish. This wine would pair well with seafood, summer salads or lighter pasta dishes, but tonight I am enjoying this wine with a panko crusted grouper filet with jasmine rice and shaved Brussels sprouts with bacon, maple and pomegranate (my new favorite preparation this winter). Cheers!
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