Cotes De Provence,
France
With spring moving
quickly into summer, it’s rose time once again.
After my visit a few years ago to the Bandol region along the French Mediterranean
coast, I found so many wonderful roses to try.
This one happens to be a favorite in our household.
The aromas of
citrus zest, pears, melon and apples blend together for a versatile wine to go
with many food pairings, although it’s great on its own. Its flavors represent a clean, refreshing
mouth feel with light flavors of honeydew, strawberries and hints of
lemon. The characteristics resemble a
smooth red blended with a refreshing white.
For a Provence rose, you’d think the mineral overtones would be
predominant but they’re not. This paired
excellent with an olive oil & herb grilled shrimp over couscous. With some sliced radishes on the side, dipped
in olive oil and sea salt, this wine paired wonderful with everything.
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