2019 LA BASTIDE BLANCHE ROSÉ – BANDOL, FRANCE
Mourvèdre/Grenache/Cinsault
Winemaking details: Louis Bronzo has been making terroir driven wines in the Bandol AOC since the 70’s. This Rosé is a special cuveé bottled only for Weygandt-Metzler Imports and is only available in the US market. Bronzo farms for quality by keeping yields low, using organic viticulture, and keeping his cellar impeccably clean. The grapes for this Mourvèdre dominated wine are all grown in limestone soils, hand harvested, and then go directly to the press, after which the wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel.
Color: Pale Pink
Bouquet: Red berries, watermelon, slight spice, oyster shell, orange blossom.
Palate: This rosé is a perfect way to welcome in Summer! It has more body than some Provencal rosé, but in the grand scheme of rosé is still considered lighter bodied. There are great fresh strawberry and raspberry notes, yet the finish is dry and the myriad of fruits does not overwhelm. The acidity is bright and refreshing and yet the palate has an inviting roundness to it. This wine would be great with grilled salmon, classic paella, or a stone fruit, balsamic, burrata salad.
This wine is meant to be enjoyed young.
Further information can be found here: http://www.weygandtmetzler.com/domaine-la-bastide-blanche
2018 VINCA MINOR – MENDOCINO, CALIFORNIA
Carignan
Winemaking details: Vinca Minor was founded on the love of Carignan, especially from older vineyards. These grapes in particular are from 85 year old and dry farmed vines from Hawkeye Ranch, which is certified organic. After hand harvesting, grapes are fermented whole cluster with native yeasts and put to rest in neutral oak barrels for 18 months. Bottled unfined and unfiltered, 350 cases produced.
Color: Medium Ruby
Bouquet: Black and red currant, suede, cedar, herbs, and slight floral notes.
Palate: Black and red currant, raspberries, pomegranate, with a slight meatiness and faint notes of black tea. The wine’s soft, subtle tannins are balanced by its bright fruit and acidity. We recommend pairing this wine with duck confit, carnitas tacos, wild mushroom risotto, or some nice aged gouda.
Drink now or within 3 to 5 years.
Further information can be found here: https://vincaminorwine.com/pages/about-us