Many of the best rosés are created in the Provence region of France. Some of Long Island's top wineries have followed suit, gifting palates with outstanding summer sippers. Rosés are back en vogue, but the cravings for the cloyingly sweet white Zinfandels that were all the rage 25 years ago have grown up. No longer superficial, today's blushing stars are those whose flavor nuances demonstrate the perfect harmony of delicately sweet and dry.
Macari Vineyards on Sound Avenue in Mattituck has consistently earned rave reviews and honorable mentions in various food and cooking magazines for their rosé. New for their current release is the 60-percent proportion of Cabernet franc used in production. One sip is a delightful symphony of fruity flavors.
Roanoke Vineyards, also located on Sound Avenue, enhances their already superb portfolio with their annual release of DeRosa, named for vineyard owner Richie Pisacano's paternal grandmother, Marie DeRosa. The complex hints of berry flavors and a crisp finish encourage leisurely savoring at picnics, and the soft, pink glow echoes that of the horizon at sunset.
Roman Roth, the talented and creative master behind the wines of Wolffer Estate and many of the wines at Roanoke Vineyards, has presented rosé aficionados with his Summer In a Bottle. The colorful illustration of summery blooms that adorn the bottle conjure images of a Provençal garden, and the flavors are equally jubilant. Wolffer Estate is located on Sagg Road in Sagaponack.
Bedell Cellars offers their Taste Rosé, which tantalizes the taste buds with cherry, berry and herbal notes and a crisp feel, standing up divinely with all of your summer fare, from Sunday brunch on the terrace to backyard barbecues. You can purchase Taste Rosé at Bedell Cellars, located on Route 25 in Cutchogue. It is also available at their Corey Creek location on Route 25 in Southold.
For a charming sampler of rosés created by a winery whose focus is solely dedicated to the production of rosés, a visit to Croteaux Vineyard is in order. A breezy, floral vista inspired by the sun-drenched cottage gardens of southern France, a historic barn that serves as a retail shop and indoor tasting room and a portfolio of six different rosé wines and three varieties of sparkling rosés will prompt a relaxing afternoon of sipping enjoyment. Ranging in color from pale carnation pink to salmon to raspberry blush, the display of bottles shine in all their rosy glory.
Served chilled, rosés make refreshing libations to be enjoyed all summer. Most of the above mentioned rosés are produced in seasonal, limited quantities. Once they are sold out, you will have to wait until next spring for their return, so take advantage and stock up on a few bottles to carry your warm weather dining and recreating through Labor Day weekend.
Macari Vineyards on Sound Avenue in Mattituck has consistently earned rave reviews and honorable mentions in various food and cooking magazines for their rosé. New for their current release is the 60-percent proportion of Cabernet franc used in production. One sip is a delightful symphony of fruity flavors.
Roanoke Vineyards, also located on Sound Avenue, enhances their already superb portfolio with their annual release of DeRosa, named for vineyard owner Richie Pisacano's paternal grandmother, Marie DeRosa. The complex hints of berry flavors and a crisp finish encourage leisurely savoring at picnics, and the soft, pink glow echoes that of the horizon at sunset.
Roman Roth, the talented and creative master behind the wines of Wolffer Estate and many of the wines at Roanoke Vineyards, has presented rosé aficionados with his Summer In a Bottle. The colorful illustration of summery blooms that adorn the bottle conjure images of a Provençal garden, and the flavors are equally jubilant. Wolffer Estate is located on Sagg Road in Sagaponack.
Bedell Cellars offers their Taste Rosé, which tantalizes the taste buds with cherry, berry and herbal notes and a crisp feel, standing up divinely with all of your summer fare, from Sunday brunch on the terrace to backyard barbecues. You can purchase Taste Rosé at Bedell Cellars, located on Route 25 in Cutchogue. It is also available at their Corey Creek location on Route 25 in Southold.
For a charming sampler of rosés created by a winery whose focus is solely dedicated to the production of rosés, a visit to Croteaux Vineyard is in order. A breezy, floral vista inspired by the sun-drenched cottage gardens of southern France, a historic barn that serves as a retail shop and indoor tasting room and a portfolio of six different rosé wines and three varieties of sparkling rosés will prompt a relaxing afternoon of sipping enjoyment. Ranging in color from pale carnation pink to salmon to raspberry blush, the display of bottles shine in all their rosy glory.
Served chilled, rosés make refreshing libations to be enjoyed all summer. Most of the above mentioned rosés are produced in seasonal, limited quantities. Once they are sold out, you will have to wait until next spring for their return, so take advantage and stock up on a few bottles to carry your warm weather dining and recreating through Labor Day weekend.