Think and Drink Pink

Dry rosé wine is produced the world over and has been catching on in the U.S. Here is a selection from around the globe that could have you sipping pink all summer long.

Chateau de L’Escarelle “Les Belles Bastilles” 2008: From Provence, the heart of French rosé production, this juicy and mouth-filling wine is made from a blend of organically grown grapes. With aromas and flavors of white peach, watermelon, and minerals, it finishes with a lovely burst of acidity. (Typically priced at $12.99.)

Ameztoi Rubentis Txakolina 2008: In the Basque region of Spain, seven generations of the Ameztoi family have been making Txakolina from vineyards that overlook the Atlantic Ocean. This light and crisp rosé made with the indigenous Hondarribi Zuri and Hondarribi Beltza grapes is bottled with residual carbon to add a light spritz to the lime-infused red berry flavors ($22.99).

Crios de Susana Balbo Rosé of Malbec 2008: The best-known female enologist in Argentina brings us this full-bodied and vibrant-colored rosé made from sustainably farmed grapes. On the palate, this dry and concentrated wine is loaded with spicy red fruits and a clean, balanced finish ($13.99).

Radio Coteau County Line Rosé 2008: This dry, Pinot Noir-based rosé is brought to us by the acclaimed California winemaker Eric Sussman using grapes sourced from a single vineyard site. With an unusual nose of mint, nectarines, and slate, the bone-dry palate is loaded with peach and grapefruit flavors ($24.99).

Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosato 2008: The Terre Nere vineyards on Sicily’s Mount Etna are believed to be the highest in all of Europe and are planted with the indigenous and aromatic varieties Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio. Some 500,000 years of volcanic eruptions have created endless variations in the soils of this estate, adding a hint of smokiness to a palate of peaches, pears, and minerals ($19.99).

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