Wine Pairing: Rosé – Chateau d’Esclans 2020 Rock Angel Rosé
COVID Headline: COVID cases are surging again – here’s what to expect this summer, experts say (CNBC)
Early summer ‘22 & COVID cases are surging again. 4 sub variants circulating throughout the USA with 7-day average of daily new cases ballooning to 100,000. More than 3x higher than a year ago. Experts hope to see the numbers hit a low in July & August in time for us all to take vacations! This virus has been unpredictable so don’t hold your breath. What is predictable, is if I am anywhere near a body of water after May 1st, I am also holding a glass of wine in my hand. So, let me suggest a rock star pairing for this story that is just heavenly!
Overlooking Miami Beach from a hotel room in May, had a chance to explore a new Rosé. I was immediately enamored with this wine. Big word eh! Been practicing on wordle (my results may make some think I am the Word-Sommelier). This wine hails from Chateau d’Esclans – situated in the heart of Provence, France with the coast in the faint distance. Simply an outstanding Rosé. Turns out this is not accidental. Sacha Lichine – the founder – acquired the Chateau in 2006 with the goal of creating the greatest in the world igniting the Rosé Renaissance. They now have a portfolio of world-class Rosés including this one, you may also have heard about @TheWhisperingAngel and Les Clans & Garrus. So much wine to try, so little time!!!
This dry, acidic Rosé is sophisticated with an elegant structure. On the nose, red current, strawberry, pink grapefruit & a peach medley. A cocktail of stone fruits, citrus, vanilla spice & hints of honey on the palate which they refer to as Rich and Racy. A Rosé so good you should run a bath so that there’s a body of water to drink near!
Thought of the day – Give yourself permission to rewrite your rules.
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Wine Pairing: White Wine – Riteme Celler 2018 Ritme Blanc
COVID Headline: RIT suspends COVID booster requirement indefinitely (Matt Driffill – RochesterFirst.Com)
The thing about rules is if you are the boss, you can change them as you like! Turns out that is exactly what officials at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) have done. Dumping their COVID-19 booster requirement indefinitely. Their rationale for the change – the new variant is more contagious but if fully vaccinated most people are not experiencing severe illness or hospitalization. Well now that is something to drink too & I have the perfect pairing.
RIT not only is a technology institute in Rochester it is the first three letters in a 2018 RITME Blanc from @RitmeCeller (part of the @AcusticCeller group) I just tired while at the lake. This Spanish Organic white is a nicely structured, well-balanced wine with soft scents & smooth finish. Medium gold in colour. On the nose, apricot, lemon peel & pineapple. On the palate, sweet apple, plum & butter with a significant grapefruit aftertaste. And because I am the Homemade-Sommelier boss, I broke all the rules on this one – pairing this wine with Chicago Mix Popcorn and Spicy Dill Pickle chips. The meal of champions! Besides, while at the lake, there are no rules! A very drinkable wine that I look forward to pairing again in the very near future.
Most important rule I learned about wines – Ignore them! Don’t listen to others just because they “know” more than your tastebuds and what brings you pleasure.
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Nueve décadas de historia del vino de @rioja detrás que no pesan... después de un dilatado aprendizaje nace @villota_vinos desde 2013 lanzando la tradición hacia el futuro, abriendo nuevos horizontes en los viñedos que han visto crecer a cuatro generaciones.
Esta semana probamos su Villota Selección Blanco 2018 un pura raza Viura de viñas viejas de 45 años plantadas entre tintas, a la vieja usanza con un cultivo respetuoso en busca de la armonía.
6 meses de crianza en barrica sobre lías con removidos periódicos.
Mucha clase y elegancia con una madera delicadamente integrada, acidez en su punto, frescura y capacidad de evolución en botella.
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Nine decades of history of @rioja wine behind that do not weigh... after a long apprenticeship, @villota_vinos was born in 2013, launching the tradition into the future, opening new horizons in the vineyards that have seen four generations grow.
This week we tasted their Villota Selección Blanco 2018, a pure Viura breed from 45-year-old vines planted between inks, in the old-fashioned way with respectful cultivation in search of harmony.
6 months of barrel aging on lees with periodic stirring.
A lot of class and elegance with a delicately integrated wood, acidity at its point, freshness and evolution capacity in the bottle.
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