By Leslie Sbrocco–
2021 Ultimate Provence Rosé, Côtes de Provence, France ($22)
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There’s no better wine to sip on a summertime weekend than a refreshing rosé. This is one of the best you can buy. Packaged in an upscale bottle that channels French style, this is a “contemporary rosé,” according to winemaker Alexis Cornu. I simply call it delicious.Crisp, elegant, and succulent, it’s crafted from a marriage of grapes led by Syrah, Grenache, and Cinsault with the unique grape Rolle rounding out the blend. The winery is in the south of France 30 minutes from the famed town of Saint-Tropez on the French Riviera. There is a boutique hotel and restaurant on site and you could win the trip of a lifetime to visit the winery in Provence just by registering ( https://tinyurl.com/mw5n5c69 ). Santé!
2018 Shafer ‘Relentless’ Napa Valley, California ($90)
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This is a splurge-worthy red to celebrate a special day (or make any day special). A blend of primarily Syrah with Petite Sirah, the wine is anything but petite. It’s bold, smooth, and opulent. Named for Shafer’s winemaker, Elias Fernandez, and his relentless pursuit of quality, this vintage celebrates the 20th anniversary of the award-winning Relentless blend. Long known as an icon in the Stags Leap District of Napa Valley, Shafer is one of modern Napa Valley’s founding wineries. Their wines—ranging from Chardonnay to Cabernet and beyond—are some of the world’s best.
Author, speaker, wine consultant, and television host Leslie Sbrocco is known for her entertaining approach to wine and food. She has won multiple Emmy Awards for her work on PBS, which includes hosting the series “Check, Please! Bay Area” and “100 Days, Drinks, Dishes & Destinations.”
Published on July 14, 2022
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