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IS ROSÉ-POCALYPSE 2017 UPON US?
The pink parade continues to snake its way through the wine world, seeming to diverge and double back without losing momentum....
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LABEL TECHNOLOGY REACHES CHILLING NEW HEIGHTS
We know New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is hot. Now
we can also see how cool it is. Matua is releasing their 2016 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc (and Rosé) with thermographic label technology. The Chill Check label features a snowflake symbol that appears when the bottle is optimally chilled, along with a Ta Moko symbol which darkens. Once chilled, the label retains its color for about 45 minutes; and if re-chilled, it will change color again. SRP $11.99. matua.co.nz | tweglobal.com
AROMATICS LEAD THE PROFILE & IMAGE OF NEW ADORADA
Does the nose know? Fetzer Vineyards has introduced Adorada—a California 2016 Rosé and a 2016 Pinot Gris. “We wanted to change things up a bit,” said Adorada winemaker Margaret Leonardi. “To balance the kiss- stained hue of our Rosé with an unexpected nose of spice and botanicals, and to bring the aromatics front and center in a typically understated varietal like Pinot Gris—crafted in an aromatic style reminiscent of a floral fragrance.” And in that vein, Adorada’s sleek, wax-draped package is designed to emulate a luxury perfume bottle. SRP $19.99. fetzer.com
ADORADA IS SPANISH, MEANING “ADORED”
In Chicago, Rebar in the Trump International Hotel tempted guests with a rosé wine cart featuring a rotating selection of pink wines from France, Italy, California and beyond.
Pink Power has extended into rosé alternatives— witness the newest extension to the malt-based Verdi line of Italian bubbly; Verdi Rosa checks in at 5% alcohol and $5.99.
Fresh from France: Fat Bastard will gracefully descend upon American shores and shelves with “Blushing Bastard,” a blend of Grenache and Shiraz.
Who says you need actual rosé wine to catch the pink tiger by the tail? NYC’s Le Coq Rico serves a $16 Firefly Rosé cocktail—made with house-spiced vodka, strawberry shrub, rhubarb and basil.
Stella Rosa, known for a semi-sweet, semi-sparkling style, added a wine they call Stella Pink, in 8.5oz single-serve aluminum bottles ($4.99).
Sterling Vineyards, a bellwether for Napa Valley Cabernet, hosted the inaugural Napa Valley RoséFest, featuring 30 wineries.
From Argentina, Zolo Signature Rosé is a stylish $10 rosé blend of 60% Syrah, 35% Bonarda, and 5% Cabernet Franc.
Sparkling wines are getting in on the action: Gloria Ferrer’s Brut Rosé, made from estate-grown Carneros Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes (SRP $29) gets its rosy tint from skin contact.
Seven Daughters Rosé joins the brand’s two other can-do wines (Moscato and Pinot Noir).
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