Rosé All Year

In recent years, rosé wine has developed a major following, with the hashtag #Roséallday becoming extremely common, especially among social media savvy millennials. It’s hard NOT to love a good rosé, the ultimate summer water, but truth-be-told, we have been loving dry rosé wines year-round for as long as I have been interested in wine. Yes, it makes the perfect pool-side sip, but a great rosé also pairs well with spicy Thai or Indian food or a piping hot seafood bouillabaisse on a cold winter night.

I recently had the opportunity to sample Inspiration Rosé and UP Rosé, two beautiful wines from the home of some of the best rosé in the world, Provence (which is definitely on my travel bucket list).

While I am all about what’s inside the bottle, it doesn’t hurt to have a gorgeous exterior, and both of these wines fit that bill. They’re more part of the décor than simply being something to drink. A bit about the wines:

Inspiration Rosé ($19.99) is made by Château de Berne, a historical estate that has recently been transformed into a laid-back luxury destination with a 5-star Relais & Châteaux hotel, Michelin-starred restaurant and cooking school. As the estate’s flagship rosé, Inspiration aims to express the terroir and identity of the region. Primarily made from Grenache, it offers bright red fruits, a hint of spice and an elegant mineral finish that showcases rosé’s versatility and explains why the style is served with nearly every meal in Provence.

Provence’s youthful energy and mindset for innovation are captured in UP Rosé ($22.99) from Ultimate Provence. The estate itself features a brand new winery, hotel, pallet amphitheater for live music and movie screenings, along with a restaurant serving globally-inspired family-style dishes made with Provençal ingredients. Complex and well-structured, this dry and spicy rosé impresses with its gorgeously etched glass bottle.

I loved both of these rosés, especially the mineral notes they offered,  and definitely think they are perfect for summer and beyond. . . a little bit of delicious pink wine in your glass helps to extend the best season! They truly both are food wines, both able to stand on their own but not overwhelming like many red and white wines can be.

I am excited to have Inspiration Rosé and UP Rosé available in the Boston area, including in the following stores:

• Whole Foods Boston Market
• Bauer Wine, 330 Newbury Street, Boston
• Burton’s Liquor, Fine Wine & Craft Beer, Newton

These wines were complimentary samples. Opinions are my own.