The Rosé Bloom
by Dustin Soiseth
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The Rosé Bloom
by Dustin Soiseth
From celestial movements to liturgical calendars to the seasons of our favorite sports, we measure each year by many methods. Here in the shop, wine arrivals are part of our yearly rhythm. Reds from Provence and Châteauneuf-du-Pape usually arrive in late summer, followed by Burgundies in the fall and winter. And while rosé in spring is a natural fit, don’t limit yourself to only one season of enjoyment: some rosés don’t reach their peak until the fall or even into the winter months.
Wines In The Collection
I Pástini Italy | Puglia
A delicious aperitivo, it can seamlessly pair with anything you throw its way.
Domaine de Reuilly France | Loire
Citrusy aromatics, bracing salinity, and a mineral backbone make it a mouthwatering match for tangy, fresh-herb-laden soups like tom kha gai or pho.
Domaine de Terrebrune France | Provence
A terroir-driven rosé redolent of a Provençal summer with notes of thyme and white peach, and a mouthwateringly salty finish.
Domaine de la Tour du Bon France | Provence
Bursting with clementine, white peach, and lavender, Agnès Henry’s rosé is divine with summer dishes.
Gaël Petit France | Southern Rhône
This bears a rich bouquet of wild strawberry, flowers, garrigue, and sweet spices, culminating in a long, stony finale.
Domaine de Reuilly France | Loire
Citrusy aromatics, bracing salinity, and a mineral backbone make it a mouthwatering match for tangy, fresh-herb-laden soups like tom kha gai or pho.
Italy | Puglia
A delicious aperitivo, it can seamlessly pair with anything you throw its way.
France | Loire
Citrusy aromatics, bracing salinity, and a mineral backbone make it a mouthwatering match for tangy, fresh-herb-laden soups like tom kha gai or pho.
France | Provence
A terroir-driven rosé redolent of a Provençal summer with notes of thyme and white peach, and a mouthwateringly salty finish.
France | Provence
Bursting with clementine, white peach, and lavender, Agnès Henry’s rosé is divine with summer dishes.
France | Southern Rhône
This bears a rich bouquet of wild strawberry, flowers, garrigue, and sweet spices, culminating in a long, stony finale.
France | Loire
Citrusy aromatics, bracing salinity, and a mineral backbone make it a mouthwatering match for tangy, fresh-herb-laden soups like tom kha gai or pho.
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