Saturday Tasting
"Rosé All Day!"
June 21, 12-5pm
After 13 straight Saturdays of rain, our luck has finally turned—and the sun is ushering in the official start of summer. For the oenophiles among us, that means one thing: it’s time to stock up on Rosé.
Today’s tasting won’t disappoint. Patrick has selected an array of Rosés from across countries and continents, each offering something as light, bright, and refreshing as the weather itself.
On the tasting table:
• A Méthode Champenoise sparkling Rosé from Albuquerque, New Mexico, made with zero dosage and 25% less carbs than your average bubbly– resulting in a dry, pure expression of fruit.
• A fresh and fruity Rosé from Île de Beauté, the island of Corsica, crafted from native grapes and kissed with a hint of sea brine.
• A classic Provençal Rosé, made by a couple of Boston entrepreneurs who left tech behind to make wine in the South of France.
• And finally, a Chiaretto di Bardolino from Italy’s Lake Garda region, a dry and savory Rosato that’s a benchmark for the style.
Each wine reflects a true sense of place—and a clear reason to pour another glass. We are certain you’ll fall in love with at least one – if not all four.
What: Gruet Sauvage Sparkling Rosé – $25
Where: Albuquerque New Mexico with additional grapes sourced from California and Washington
Grapes: 100% Pinot Meunier
Gruet Winery, a family-owned gem in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has been crafting méthode champenoise sparkling wines since 1984. Founded by the Gruet family of Champagne, France, their stateside venture has earned a loyal following, with over 35 vintages acclaimed by sommeliers and sparkling wine lovers alike.
The Sauvage Rosé is a non-vintage stunner made with 100% Pinot Meunier and finished with zero dosage, resulting in a crisp, bone-dry style. Bursting with vibrant aromas and flavors of wild strawberry, cherry, citrus, and delicate florals, it delivers bright acidity and a clean finish that leaves your palate refreshed and ready for another sip.
Perfect as an aperitif, this lively sparkler also shines alongside seafood, soft cheeses, and light summer fare. It’s a joyful bottle for celebrations—or any moment worth elevating.
With grapes sourced from New Mexico, California, and Washington, Gruet’s cross-state blend earns its title of an American Sparkling wine.
What: 2024 Terra Santa Ile de Beaute Rosé – $12
Where: Corsica, France
Grapes: 50% Sciaccarellu, 25% Grenache, 25% Niellucciu
From the sun-drenched eastern coast of Corsica, Terra Santa crafts this vibrant Rosé just outside the historic town of Aléria—where vines were first planted by the Phocians in the 5th century BC. Today, their vineyards thrive between the island’s mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, benefiting from hot days, cool nights, and salty sea breezes.
Made primarily from the native Sciaccarellu grape, along with Grenache and Niellucciu, this pale pink Rosé bursts with crisp berry fruit – white raspberry, strawberry, and a whisper of sea spray.
Harvested at night to preserve freshness, the grapes undergo direct pressing, cold settling, and cool fermentation in stainless steel. The result is a bright, mineral-laced rosé with no malolactic fermentation, aged three months in stainless steel, then fined, filtered, and bottled vegan.
This Rosé opens with a floral, fruit-forward nose and finishes with zingy, mouthwatering acidity. A standout for its price and pedigree, it’s an easy companion for summer sipping, seafood, or simply soaking up the sun.
What: 2024 Domaine Travelle Rosé – $20
Where: Cotes de Provence, France
Grapes: 56% Grenache, 22% Syrah & 22% Cinsault
Domaine Travelle is the passion project of Boston entrepreneurs Amy and Pierre Villeneuve, who bought a 70-acre vineyard in Provence during the pandemic and brought their startup savvy– and love of wine – to every bottle.
Located at the foot of Mont Sainte-Victoire within AOP Côtes de Provence, the vineyard benefits from one of the best terroirs in Provence with a mix of clay and limestone soil that gives a delicious mineral and crisp profile to the wines.
This pale pink Rosé opens with aromas of red currant and citrus peel, followed by flavors of bright berry fruit and a touch of salinity. Light-bodied yet expressive, it delivers lively acidity and a refreshing, dry finish.
The dry, refreshing pink wines of Provence may not be complicated or heady, but they are certainly lovely – and this second vintage from Travelle is a perfect expression. Ideal with seafood, summer fare, or simply a sunny afternoon.
What: 2024 Le Fraghe Rodon Chiaretto di Bardolino – $18
Where: Bardolino, Italy
Grapes: 80% Corvina, 20% Rondinella
Winemaker Matilde Poggi grew up harvesting grapes after school in the hills between Lake Garda and Valpolicella. In 1984, she took over the family’s vineyards and began bottling under her own label.
Today, with the help of her daughters, she farms organically and is a respected leader among Italy’s independent winegrowers. Rodòn—named both for the Greek word for rose and as a tribute to her mother, Rosa—is a beautiful reflection of Matilde’s deep ties to the land and her light-handed, thoughtful winemaking.
This organic Rosato is vinified from Corvina and Rondinella, with a gentle 6–8 hour maceration to extract its cherry-pink hue. On the nose, you'll find wild rose, strawberry, and red currant, while the palate delivers brisk acidity, subtle texture, and a mineral edge that speaks to Bardolino’s glacial soils.
Light and refreshing, yet complex and persistent, Rodòn is a benchmark for the Chiaretto style– ideal with antipasti, young cheeses, egg dishes, and seafood soups, or simply sipped as an aperitivo all on its own.
Today’s tasting won’t disappoint. Patrick has selected an array of Rosés from across countries and continents, each offering something as light, bright, and refreshing as the weather itself.
On the tasting table:
• A Méthode Champenoise sparkling Rosé from Albuquerque, New Mexico, made with zero dosage and 25% less carbs than your average bubbly– resulting in a dry, pure expression of fruit.
• A fresh and fruity Rosé from Île de Beauté, the island of Corsica, crafted from native grapes and kissed with a hint of sea brine.
• A classic Provençal Rosé, made by a couple of Boston entrepreneurs who left tech behind to make wine in the South of France.
• And finally, a Chiaretto di Bardolino from Italy’s Lake Garda region, a dry and savory Rosato that’s a benchmark for the style.
Each wine reflects a true sense of place—and a clear reason to pour another glass. We are certain you’ll fall in love with at least one – if not all four.
What: Gruet Sauvage Sparkling Rosé – $25
Where: Albuquerque New Mexico with additional grapes sourced from California and Washington
Grapes: 100% Pinot Meunier
Gruet Winery, a family-owned gem in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has been crafting méthode champenoise sparkling wines since 1984. Founded by the Gruet family of Champagne, France, their stateside venture has earned a loyal following, with over 35 vintages acclaimed by sommeliers and sparkling wine lovers alike.
The Sauvage Rosé is a non-vintage stunner made with 100% Pinot Meunier and finished with zero dosage, resulting in a crisp, bone-dry style. Bursting with vibrant aromas and flavors of wild strawberry, cherry, citrus, and delicate florals, it delivers bright acidity and a clean finish that leaves your palate refreshed and ready for another sip.
Perfect as an aperitif, this lively sparkler also shines alongside seafood, soft cheeses, and light summer fare. It’s a joyful bottle for celebrations—or any moment worth elevating.
With grapes sourced from New Mexico, California, and Washington, Gruet’s cross-state blend earns its title of an American Sparkling wine.
What: 2024 Terra Santa Ile de Beaute Rosé – $12
Where: Corsica, France
Grapes: 50% Sciaccarellu, 25% Grenache, 25% Niellucciu
From the sun-drenched eastern coast of Corsica, Terra Santa crafts this vibrant Rosé just outside the historic town of Aléria—where vines were first planted by the Phocians in the 5th century BC. Today, their vineyards thrive between the island’s mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, benefiting from hot days, cool nights, and salty sea breezes.
Made primarily from the native Sciaccarellu grape, along with Grenache and Niellucciu, this pale pink Rosé bursts with crisp berry fruit – white raspberry, strawberry, and a whisper of sea spray.
Harvested at night to preserve freshness, the grapes undergo direct pressing, cold settling, and cool fermentation in stainless steel. The result is a bright, mineral-laced rosé with no malolactic fermentation, aged three months in stainless steel, then fined, filtered, and bottled vegan.
This Rosé opens with a floral, fruit-forward nose and finishes with zingy, mouthwatering acidity. A standout for its price and pedigree, it’s an easy companion for summer sipping, seafood, or simply soaking up the sun.
What: 2024 Domaine Travelle Rosé – $20
Where: Cotes de Provence, France
Grapes: 56% Grenache, 22% Syrah & 22% Cinsault
Domaine Travelle is the passion project of Boston entrepreneurs Amy and Pierre Villeneuve, who bought a 70-acre vineyard in Provence during the pandemic and brought their startup savvy– and love of wine – to every bottle.
Located at the foot of Mont Sainte-Victoire within AOP Côtes de Provence, the vineyard benefits from one of the best terroirs in Provence with a mix of clay and limestone soil that gives a delicious mineral and crisp profile to the wines.
This pale pink Rosé opens with aromas of red currant and citrus peel, followed by flavors of bright berry fruit and a touch of salinity. Light-bodied yet expressive, it delivers lively acidity and a refreshing, dry finish.
The dry, refreshing pink wines of Provence may not be complicated or heady, but they are certainly lovely – and this second vintage from Travelle is a perfect expression. Ideal with seafood, summer fare, or simply a sunny afternoon.
What: 2024 Le Fraghe Rodon Chiaretto di Bardolino – $18
Where: Bardolino, Italy
Grapes: 80% Corvina, 20% Rondinella
Winemaker Matilde Poggi grew up harvesting grapes after school in the hills between Lake Garda and Valpolicella. In 1984, she took over the family’s vineyards and began bottling under her own label.
Today, with the help of her daughters, she farms organically and is a respected leader among Italy’s independent winegrowers. Rodòn—named both for the Greek word for rose and as a tribute to her mother, Rosa—is a beautiful reflection of Matilde’s deep ties to the land and her light-handed, thoughtful winemaking.
This organic Rosato is vinified from Corvina and Rondinella, with a gentle 6–8 hour maceration to extract its cherry-pink hue. On the nose, you'll find wild rose, strawberry, and red currant, while the palate delivers brisk acidity, subtle texture, and a mineral edge that speaks to Bardolino’s glacial soils.
Light and refreshing, yet complex and persistent, Rodòn is a benchmark for the Chiaretto style– ideal with antipasti, young cheeses, egg dishes, and seafood soups, or simply sipped as an aperitivo all on its own.