There is a tragic misconception in the wine world that rosé must be released as early as feasibly possible and consumed within an arbitrarily defined period of time (summer). Give it to us in February, the market says, and we’ll drink it all up by September—or else.
     A cold bottle of rosé can certainly refresh the senses; these crisp elixirs are the stuff poolside dreams are made of. But aren’t white wines just as capable of whetting a parched palate? And yet, nobody stops drinking white for eight months out of the year—no, that would be simply ludicrous.
     Not only does a good rosé remain relevant at your table throughout  all four seasons, but well-crafted rosés have a tendency to improve around the one year mark. Rough edges fall gracefully into place, while overtly fruity flavors give way to nuances more closely tied to a specific terroir.
     We firmly believe rosé is a year-round drink, and we even take  special pleasure in these wines in the months preceding the release of the new vintage. Here we have six pink wines that are in their prime drinking hour—just hope this discounted sampler will last you until the arrival of the new crop. —Anthony Lynch

2015 Languedoc Rosé “Garrigue” • Château de Lascaux               
2015 Reuilly Pinot Gris • Domaine de Reuilly                   
2015 Chinon Rosé • Charles Joguet                           
2015 Bandol Rosé • Domaine de Terrebrune                       
2015 Bandol Rosé • Domaine de la Tour du Bon                   
2015 Tavel Rosé • Château de Trinquevedel

Normally $138.95
SPECIAL SAMPLER PRICE
$118
(a 15% discount)