We caught up with Kathy Turner from TINT Wines out at the Earth Day Food and Wine Festival! We’ve had the TINT wines before, the little wine project that husband/wife team Chris and Kathy make together, and we’ve LOVED it. The concept is simple: make a very small batch of super tasty Rose that people will freak out over. Sounds easy enough, right? Well, it might not be easy, but it sure seems like they have it down because their wines are delicious.
Pink wines have gotten a bad wrap over the years, and it’s most likely from the super-sweet pink stuff that used to come in shiny boxes. The stuff that would gladly give you a nasty hangover, made infamous back in the 70’s/80’s. Well, we’re here to tell you a couple of things; first of all, we were early on Pink-Fearers too, and second of all, if we can overcome the fear, so can you!
There are some absolutely beautiful Rose wines out there these days and at very reasonable prices! Gone are the days of sickly sweet boxed crap (no offense intended if you happen to like pink box wine, more power to you!), as we’ve found ourselves in an era of 21st century pink drinkers. These pinks are dry, crisp, refreshing, and structured.
TINT is right up there with the best of the pinks, their small-production Roses are made with tender loving care and it shows! You can taste the nuances of the Grenache, or the warm spices in the Cinsault, along with the structure of the Syrah. They’ve used different blends in different vintages, but always come out with a beautiful, PINK, delightful wine (in our humble opinions, and yes, we agree on this one!).
Thanks to TINT for sharing your craft with us, and we hope the pink movement continues to take over the world!!!
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Wow, that sounds delicious, I’ll have to try it. I like Rose now and then, especially if it’s hot outside.
Bev, there’s nothing better than a cool glass of pretty in pink on a hot summer day! Makes me smile just thinking about it!
Nothing fits the table at a traditional Thanksgiving meal quite as well as a dry Rose in my opinion.
Agreed, Gary. Plus it’s so pretty! 🙂
Oh gosh! I’m one of the last holdouts when it comes to drinking pink. Even green sounds better! BUT! Reading this inspires a new attempt at an open mind and receptive tastebuds. Life is too short to miss out on good wine. Gotta try this!
Mom! This one’s for you!!! We knew there was still hope…hang in there, we’ll get you into the PINK zone soon enough! xoxo
I Love a great Rose! Dry and complex. So few are of great quality with the exception of a handful produced in Central Coast. I look forward to trying yours and wish I had time to leave my booth during the festival to try more of the treats present that day. See you next time we are up in the area!
Hi David…yes, the TINT Rose is awesome!!! They really know how to produce some great wines. Look forward to seeing you up our way! Cheers!
I recently tasted a great pink wine – The Deedee Bubblegum at Drytown Cellars in Drytown, CA. My spouse even liked it and he is a red wine guy.
http://uncorkedbliss.wordpress.com/2011/06/06/drytown-cellars/
I love a good Rose or Pink Wine – love the way it looks in the glass.
Renee…we used to shy away from pinks, but now LOVE them! Nothing better than a chilled Rose on a hot summer day (like today, 101 degrees), and it does look so great in a glass. There’s so many different pinks, too! Run towards the PINK!!!!