Rosé season* is upon us. Drinking chilled wine outside on a sunny day is so innately pleasurable, I basically look forward to it all winter long. Who doesn't?
*For the record, every season is rosé season.
I'm not a wine expert by any stretch, but I've certainly landed on a handful of favorites over the years. Rest assured, the days of buying Gallo family-sized bottles are behind me.
It's also handy to have a shortlist of dependable labels ready for trips to the SAQ, in case you're in a rush or (more likely for me) feeling intimidated by the staff lol.
These are my trusted go-to rosés, if you're looking for inspiration :)
These are my trusted go-to rosés, if you're looking for inspiration :)
1. Cazal Viel -- Easy and inexpensive and totally tasty. My top pick for casual evenings at home, or to take to byow restaurants.
2. Angels & Cowboys -- Tried this wine a while back at La Grande Dégustation and was fan right away. A drop too fancy for ordinary meals during the work week (for me at least). Instead, it's a nice bottle to have when guests are over, or to bring when you're invited to eat at someone's house.
3. Miraval -- (Not the forty-six-dollar bottle. Although I'm sure that one is lovely and I'd HAPPILY try it.) I like to drink this wine and pretend to be in the south of France. Years ago, Josh bought a bottle for me in Cannes (humble brag alert) and it has since become my "special occasion rosé."
2. Angels & Cowboys -- Tried this wine a while back at La Grande Dégustation and was fan right away. A drop too fancy for ordinary meals during the work week (for me at least). Instead, it's a nice bottle to have when guests are over, or to bring when you're invited to eat at someone's house.
3. Miraval -- (Not the forty-six-dollar bottle. Although I'm sure that one is lovely and I'd HAPPILY try it.) I like to drink this wine and pretend to be in the south of France. Years ago, Josh bought a bottle for me in Cannes (humble brag alert) and it has since become my "special occasion rosé."
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All three are blends that taste super light and flavorful, without being very sweet. They are also damn refreshing served really cold.
If that's your jam too, then you're in the right place!
I am ALWAYS on the lookout for new, interesting, affordable wine. Please hit me up if you have something to recommend, or if you think your favorite rosé deserves to be on my list :)
Image credit (bottles): SAQ, Google
