There’s something about rose that brings on nostalgia – those warm, long and carefree summer evenings. Guaranteed that when providing for a picnic or giving a barbecue, you’re bound to be asked for a glass of rose when offering a drink. Like it or not it’s what’s drinking so best to be prepared and keep some in stock until Summer is well over. What to buy? Well here are a few suggestions from a very long shelf available at Anglo Wines, starting with our 4 best-sellers from Summer 2011.
CESILIA, Alicante, Spain
A delicious blend of Merlot and Monastrell from Alicante. It has a delicate smoked salmon light pink colour, plenty of fruit; strawberry, raspberry, melon and exotic fruits and a powerful yet smooth finish. That Mediterranean feeling in a bottle! €6.99
ESTANDON, Cotes de Provence, France
You’ll find this at many parties this summer. Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah give this pale, candy pink rose a sweetly elegant nose of raspberries, peaches and citrus fruits. Its mouth-watering acidity and supple texture make it a perfect rose for local summer cuisine as well as Asian style food. €12.99
DOMAINE DE CASENEUVE, Cotes de Provence, France
Real sunshine in a bottle and one to appreciate at sunset. Packed with ripe berry fruits and an irresistible tang of acidity. It loves to go on picnics! €9.99
ENATE ROSADO, Somontano, Spain
The fact that this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon rose collected 3 consecutive Golden Bacchus awards for Best Spanish Rose says it all. Powerful and remarkably fruity it will show its best with rice, pastas and soufflés. €6.99
TOMMASI CHIARETTO BARDOLINO, Veneto, Italy
Very new at Anglo Wines and we’re sure it’ll be a best-seller this summer. It’s fresh, light and very fruity with lots of floral notes. Another picnic lover, especially on the beach. €6.99
RAIMAT ROSADO, Costers del Segre, Spain
Bright pink colour. Luscious raspberries, strawberries and plenty of black fruit on a clean fresh and citrus finish. Quite an all rounder as ideal with vegetarian dishes, but also with white meat, fish and rice. €4.50
BLOSSOM HILL WHITE ZINFANDEL, California, USA
White Zinfandel and summer simply go together. Bursting with refreshing strawberry and juicy watermelon flavours. Ideal for an early evening dinner or barbecue whilst it’s still light. €5.99
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