La Nuit En Rose Miami 2015
/Second wine event in 9 days and this one was another amazing event! This time though we were in for a little surprise. Not only did we get to try some delicious rosés but we discovered new rosés from around the world.
To kick it off, we head straight to Italy. A brighter pink than we are use to, a label covered in fish - it definitely caught our attention. Enjoying a delish fish on a hot summer day? Then make Bardolino Chiaretto your pick! It's light, refreshing and has a unique citrus lingering taste.
Next destination: Morocco. Morocco makes rosé? Yes they do! It was news to us as well. Believe it or not it was pretty good. From sandy shales and sand gravel soil comes a full body, darker cotton candy pink unique Moroccan wine. Raspberry, rose petal and white cranberry on the nose, a subtle complexity once you taste it. If the intrigue is killing you, go ahead and try Ouled Thaleb's Moroccan Rosé.
Next destination: South Africa. A much darker hue, and higher on the sweet end Mulderbosch rosé is fresh and pure.
Prior to hitting our favorite country, we took a little break to get a quick bite. Oysters, ceviche, charcuterie were amongst the delicious options to choose from. Ready to continue tasting, we head back to the tasting room but not without indulging in a little sweet first!
Next destination: France. Chateau D'Esclans were representing their 4 different rosés. The first one, and very well known rosé is Whispering Angel - which I'm sure you know of. Then we moved on to tasting the more oaky rosés Chateau D'Esclans (oaky) , Chateau D'Esclan "Les Clans" (100% oak fermented) and Chateau D'Esclans "Garus" (80 year old grenache vines). All of the 4 rosés had their unique tastes ranging from a sweet dry rose to oaky. Their color palette also ranged from their beautiful coral to a brownish yellow.
Chateau de Brigue were introducing a new wine they recently launched 83 Rue de St Tropez. Beautiful light pink hue, made with 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 20% Tibouren, this rosé was light and refreshing.
Barton & Guestier had a couple of bottles. One of our favorites was their Barton & Guestier Côtes de Provence Rosé which was very smooth. Villa Barton Côtes de Provence Rosé is a more concentrated rosé which is also reflected in the taste. For a sweeter choice, I'd go with Barton & Guestier Rosé d'Anjou which contrary to the other 2 is made with 70% of grolleau. Fun little fact: Barton & Guestier was the 1st French wine to be imported by Thomas Jefferson.
Ackerman had the wonderful Remy Pannier Rosé d'Anjou from the Loire Valley. This rosé is much sweeter as strawberries are highly noted on the nose and palate. Easily found and at a good price point, this is a great choice on a hot sunny day!
We ended the day taking some great pictures at the photo booth, dancing to great music and tasting a lot more other rosés. It's time to stop reading, make your choice and open up a bottle of rosé! If you are in the New York or Los Angeles area, La Nuit en Rosé will be hosting there too. Interested in getting to know more about rosé? Intrigued by all the different flavors from fruity to oaky? Then be sure to check them out at www.nuitrose.com and buy your tickets! This is an event you don't want to miss!
A bientôt!
