Rosé Season: Two from Tablas Creek Vineyard

We recently had two Rosés from Tablas Creek Vineyard. The 2014 Dianthus (46% Mourvedre 41% Grenache 13% Counoise) and the 2014 Patelin de Tablas Rosé (80% Grenache 17% Mourvedre 3% Counoise).

I will speak for Annie too, when I say that both were brilliant and come at the right time as we transition from cooler weather to warmer. If I had to pick the one I liked better I would go with the Patelin de Tablas Rosé but again, they were both rockin’. You can click the links above to check how Tablas describes each wine. In fact, the links are great because they also suggest food pairings…which is always nice.

There is no denying that we are certainly in Rosé season. Along with Tablas many other wineries like Anglim Winery and Rangeland Wines have recently mentioned their newly bottled Rosé wines. If you are anti-Rosé I strongly encourage you to keep tasting them. There are some absolutely marvelous pink wines out there, like the two from Tablas Creek. They are beautiful wines when done right, balanced with amazing flavor.

I’ve heard Rosé called a “porch pounder” and have also heard the phrase “chill it and kill it”. Either way, embrace the pink. I have faith in you!