The Story The Anna de Codorníu Brut Rosé Cava is a blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay sourced from estate vineyards near the town of Lleida in the Cava D.O. of northeast Spain (near Barcelona). A typical Cava uses the three indigenous grapes, Macabeo, Xarello, and Parelada, but since this is a Rose' and Red grapes skins are needed to get the pink coloration so … [Read more...]
La Ferme Julien Rose’ 2018
The Story The La Ferme Julien Rose' 2018 is a $5.99 Trader Joe's not very exclusive Rose' blend of Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah sourced from vineyards in France. Not very exclusive since the La Ferme (The Farm) is the same wine as Famille Perin's La Vielle Ferme Rose'. Each wine, La Ferme and La Vielle have their own websites that are exactly the same. The Trader Joe's version … [Read more...]
Band Of Roses Rose’ 2018
The Story Quake & Dave talk about the Band of Roses Rose' 2018, a Rose' that is made from a White grape, Pinot Gris. Pinot Gris can have red grape skins, so, therefore, it can be turned into a Rose' wine. I love Charles Smith Wines online tasting notes, these are value-priced wines, the Band Of Roses lists for $12, but the detail on how the wine is made rivals $30+ wines. … [Read more...]