Rosé

Remy Pannier Rose d’Anjou 2018

When talk turns to French rosé, thoughts tend to go south – as in Provence and thereabouts. But don’t forget that one of the country’s most popular rosés comes from northern Loire valley. Unlike the high-octane southern numbers, the Remy Pannier Rosé d’Anjou comes in at a have-a-couple-glasses-at-lunch 10.5 percent (low alcohol = lower calories, too). Delicate, with red apple, strawberry, cranberry and dried herb aromas, it’s light and off-dry, but harmoniously balanced with cranberry/cherry/rhubarb flavours.

Henkell Rosé Sekt; Joiy Sparkling Rosé

Here’s a couple fun fizzes. Neither will blow you over with complexity, but both are easy on both the palate and the pocketbook. What’s cool about both of them is the format in which they can be had. No glasses handy? You can quaff the Henkell Rosé out of the 200ml piccolo; the Joiy from a 250ml can. Both are great picnic options (if we in Ontario are ever allowed to legally enjoy wine outside of our own backyards).

Azores Wine Company Rosé Vulcȃnico 2018

This fresh, vibrant rosé is a field blend of up to seven varietals sourced from 13 vineyards planted (somehow) into the volcanic rock of the Azores. Delicate and charming, but with enough complexity and minerality to add dimension to the the cran-apple, bing-cherry fruit. Definitely a conversation starter.