Happy Sunday! I spent yesterday trimming hedges and mowing, so today I needed a break! I did some laundry and now I'm ready for a nice glass of wine and my Sunday dinner. Given the recent heat and humidity, I thought it appropriate to once again celebrate rosé season! Tonight, I've opened a bottle from a recent wine club shipment from the Bledsoe Family Winery, the 2023 Bledsoe Family Winery Healy Rosé. This wine is a 100% Syrah from the Flying B Estate, Los Oidos and Kenny Hill Vineyards in the Walla Walla Valley AVA of Washington. So, let's see how summer is treating this wine!
The wine is a pale peach color in the glass, with a more solid color than some recent rosé vintages. A gentle swirl of the glass reveals aromas of peach, orange blossom and citrus that signal a bit of refreshment coming your way. Take a sip and you're greeted with a rush of sweet summer fruit with subtle acidity that practically begs you to enjoy this bottle fully engaged on your patio. The mild acidity and well integrated tannins create a finish that is lingering on the palate, much different from the acidic crush of most rosés.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as I think it's the best vintage yet of this fun summer wine. This one would pair well with summer salads, particularly a nice caprese with aged balsamic, seared tuna or fun fish tacos. Tonight, I am taking a decidedly Mediterranean route with this wine and enjoying it with some grilled octopus and fresh summer veggies grilled with herbs de Provence and flaky sea salt. Cheers!
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