Rosés for Pouring, Not Pondering
by Dustin Soiseth
2023 Beaujolais Villages Rosé
France | Beaujolais
This rosé is for those who enjoy a wine that prickles instead of caresses, that tingles the tongue instead of coating it. It’s a wine meant to slake the thirst of both farmers and gentry. The Geoffray family of Château Thivin lavish as much attention on this rosé as they do on their famous reds, sourcing it from 50-year-old, organically farmed vineyards on steep slopes festooned with all manner of cover crops and organic treatments. It’s serious farming in the service of genuine refreshment. If your vibe is less poolside and more countryside, this is the bottle for you.
2023 Vino Rosato
Italy | Piedmont
Every time I pop a bottle of Marco Tintero’s spritzy, crackling rosé, I’m reminded of just how much fun wine can be. Each refreshing sip goes down lighter than air, keeping your palate clean and refreshed for whatever comes next, whether that’s another drink, a nibble of cheese, or an impromptu gathering on your neighbor’s deck. (I’m speaking from experience on that last one!)
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