Michigan Wine Guy

When you think summertime you think of that precious pink drink that has become super popular among wine drinkers alike, rosé! Rosé is a great option for the hot summer weather. Whether you are on the water, on the beach or around the campfire, a bottle of the delicious pink wine can enhance any summer outing.

I've selected 2 different rosés that have different flavor profiles and made from different grape varietals.

The first rosé is from Left Foot Charley. This wine is the 2018 Blaufränkisch Rosé.

Dry but fruity, this rosé has been made with Blaufränkisch grapes. These grapes are traditionally found in Austria, but northern Michigan has a similar climate that allows these hearty grapes to flourish.

I paired this wine with a meat and cheese plate, but you would be surprised at how many different types of food this rosé could go with. BBQ, fish and spicy dishes would be ideal.

You can purchase this rosé from the Left Foot Charley website and ships to most states. You can also ask your local wine shop to order it for you, perhaps there are others who would enjoy this wine by discovering it in the store that orders it.

The second rosé is from a more widely known winery, St. Julian Winery. The wine is called Simply Pink.

Simply Pink is a semi-sweet rosé that has a fruity nature with a dry mouth feel and at the end lingers with a slight tartness. This wine would be perfect with salmon, BBQ and sipping on a beach somewhere.

You can order this simple pink from the St. Julian website! They also ship to most states. Unlike the first rosé, you can find St. Julian wine at most grocery stores and wine shops across Michigan.

There you have it! Two wonderfully amazing Michigan rosés for the summer of 2019! However you enjoy rosé is your decision, just as long as you actually enjoy it! Of course, as always, enjoy responsibly!

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We are on the verge of planning our Easter festivities, with main dishes being pondered, trying to figure out who will bring what side dishes, and you can't forget about dessert. But, here is something that you may not have readily thought about, the wine; if it will pair well with your meal and if the people who you invite would enjoy it.

That's where these 2 Sparkling Wines will do the job.

1. Sparkling de Chaunac Rosé from L. Mawby this sparkling wine is a perfect compliment to any dish you may serve; whether you are having a ham or turkey. Having a deeper pink, almost red colored rosé meaning that the red wine drinkers would love it, and the wine is light enough to please a white wine drinker's palate. With the de Chaunac grape it gives you that richness of flavor with the fizziness of your favorite sparkling wine. This wine is a Tribute to Boskydel Vineyards, the first vineyard in the Traverse City area. If you ask your local wine shop, they should be able to order this for you. It is early enough, I think you may be able to purchase the bottle from the L. Mawby website too.
2. Sweet Nancie from St. Julian: This wine is a Sparkling Traminette that is sweet, bubbly and full of personality! You can have this with dessert or it can add flavor and excitement to your meal. Either way you decide to have this sparkling white wine, I hope you share it with others. In comparison to the first wine, this wine is also a tribute, but instead of being to a vineyard it is to a person, to Nancie Corum-Oxley Michigan's first professional female winemaker. You can ask your local wine shop to order you this bottle of wonderful sweet bubbles or you can probably order it off of St. Julian's website.

Either wine you select, you won't go wrong. However, if I was in charge, I would get both, because each has a unique story and they are bound to please everyone.

Now, when you finalize all of your Easter plans, don't forget the wine! You will be the savior of the day and everyone will thank you.

Also, if you need additional help selecting the right wine for you and your meal, leave a comment or send me an email! I would be glad to help you out!

It has been awhile since my last post, and honestly, this winter was harder than others. It's hard when you sit down to write and your fingers can't produce the words you want. Also, the cold weather has hurt some grape crops that will take a hit on the production of some of our most favorite Michigan wines.

So, I've finally got my writing spirit back, and wanted to give you the 4 wines that have got me through this winter. Some of these are actually good for all year round. Here are the wines:

L. Mawby: Blanc De Blanc: This sparkling wine has been aging for 15 months in the bottle after I bought it. In the champagne style the fermentation process continues to ripen this wine and make it even more delicious. When we had it at my dad's retirement celebration it was the talk of the night. Back when I purchased the bottle, we were at an event that featured the L. Mawby wine selection and Larry Mawby, himself! It was such an amazing encounter; he has so much knowledge about wine, the processes and naming wine too. At my dad's retirement party we basked in the nostalgia of that event which made this party even more special!

Chateau Grand Traverse: 2018 National Cherry Festival Wine: Now you say, this is a summertime wine, yes, you are right. However, if you save your wine for those cold winter months, it'll make you think of those warmer months. This is a one time release that makes it hard to come by, a perfect combination of Cherry Wine and varieties of White Wine. Having a crips acidity will make this wine perfect for BBQ food and that's what my wife and I had it with on one of the colder winter nights.

Chateau Grand Traverse: 2016 Gamay Noir: Yes, another wine from CGT! You don't see the Gamay Noir too often in Michigan but this grape has made a significant impact in my life. I actually got into the Gamay Noir in Canada and was elated when I saw it available in Michigan! The Gamay Noir can hold up to the Northern Michigan climate. This light-bodied, aromatic and fruity red wine has 4 months of barrel aging that reveals layers of tart cherries, red plum and black pepper leading to a silky-smooth finish. The final reason for my love of this wine is that it can pair well with almost anything.

Contessa Winery: Prediletto Blush: The sweet pink wine, I do love my blushes and rosés, and this one being a darker pink means it had a longer skin contact period that also brought out more flavor for this particular wine. The grape used for this wine is Chambourcin. It is quite acidic in the blush form but goes well with those particularly spicy dishes that we like to have!

These 4 wines were the staples that made a major impact on my winter. I had many other Michigan wines but these all made me think of warmer times or nostalgia. These memories can warm the heart which, will always bring warmth to the coldest of days. I'll have more for you all at a later date and if you've liked this post, please share what wines helped you through this wild winter?

It's getting close to the holiday season and we are thinking about all of the gifts to get for our family and friends.  With impending gatherings we want to be gracious with our offerings.  If you aren't asked to make or bring a dish, wine would be a great gift.

We all see those wine gift baskets with the California wines, the Italian prosecco or that wine with the Christmas tree label and think those are pretty cool, but what if you brought something more local and more unique?  How about a Michigan wine?  Michigan makes some award-winning wine that can go toe to toe with many of the quality wines of other regions in the world.

How do you make the wine selection for that perfect gift?

Typically you think red for the longevity and the ability to go well with hearty meals, or you choose a Chardonnay, not everyone is a fan, but someone will drink it?  A sparkling wine is safe, but how do you know if it's going to be good?  Why don't you try to take your host or recipient's taste in mind?  The type of wine you chose will be well received and more likely to be enjoyed with others.

Red Wine:

If you know your recipient loves red wine or the meal you are attending will be hearty, a red wine will be your best bet.  How do you pick a red wine?

The most widely loved red wine from Michigan is a Pinot Noir.  These Pinot Noirs are versatile and can go with meals like Turkey, Ham and Roast Beef.

If you wanted to go a more traditional direction select a Merlot.  Most people recognise the name and they know the flavor.  It is a safe bet for those red wine lovers in your life.  Michigan Merlot has a more fruit forward taste than other regions and will fit well with most meals.

You could go with a more Michigan unique grape like Marquette for those true red wine enthusiasts in your life.  It can still pair well with those hearty meals and can potentially age for two more years depending on the vintage.

White Wine:

When you are thinking white wine, Chardonnay comes to the top of your mind, right?  However, there are those people who LOVE it and there are those who can't stand it!  If you know your gift recipient loves it, a Michigan Chardonnay would be an awesome new twist and taste for them.  Perhaps, if you don't know, try an unoaked Chardonnay.  Unoaked reduces all of those woody characteristics that an Oaked Chardonnay gives you.

The second most popular white wine is Pinot Grigio.  A Pinot Grigio is the best bet for those white wine lovers in your life.  No wood and more fruit makes for perfect Turkey and Ham pairings.  This is a lighter wine that is widely available in Michigan.  This wine will be a safe bet.

If you are looking to really impress your host or recipient a Michigan Riesling will be a hit!  Rieslings come in Dry, Semi-Dry, Semi-Sweet, Late Harvest, Sweeter and Iced Wine, which is super sweet.  A taste for everyone, this is one of the best and most award-winning white wines in Michigan.  Compare a German Riesling with a Michigan Riesling and see which is better.  This wine holds up to practically every dish and if you love spicy food like me, it will help cut the burn. Sometimes a sweeter wine will help settle your stomach from all of the festive cuisine.

If you want to be unique and bring something different, Michigan white blends can actually fit well and bring a cool story to the table.  I personally love the white blends, which usually have unique names.  They also usually have a fun story behind the wine too!  When wine tasting I always ask how they came up with the name and most times, the stories are quite compeling!  Share the story with your guests to instil a more personal connection to the wine they are drinking.

Rosé Wine:

If you can't decide between white or red and you want something that goes well with everything, why don't you try a rosé?  Rosé is delicious and will bring some additional color to your meal.  Michigan Rosé is a great addition to any meal but not a great gift.  The only gift-worthy rosé would be a sparkling rosé.

Sparkling Wine:

We think of Sparkling Wine as a New Year's Eve thing, but a good bubbly can make a significant impact at any holiday meal and make a perfect gift.  These wines come in an array of flavors and tastes, dry traditional sparkling wine, semi-dry, semi-sweet, and even sweet sparklers!  If you are gifting a bubbly, a dry to semi-dry will be a perfect gift.  If you know your recipient loves sweeter wine, try one of those!  Your best bet for sparkling wine in Michigan is L. Mawby where they specialise in everything sparkling wine.  Many other wineries in Michigan use L. Mawby as a model for their sparklers.  A sparkling wine would be perfect for toasting a meal or holiday party.  It is a tradition in some cultures to only toast with a sparkling wine.  Until recently, I didn't think that a bubbly goes well with dessert, but It is actually very complimentary to the sweetness of your last portion!

If you need help finding a great gifting wine or wine for your holiday event, please reach out to me at mark@michiganwineguy.com and I can be the hero or your holiday!

Enjoy the season's festivities and be on the lookout for more Michigan wine related articles.

We revisited 45 North Vineyard & Winery on July 1, it was about the same as the first time we visited.  However, this time we had my wife's sister along with us.  Introducing Michigan wine to someone new is always a fun thing and also my mission in life.

This winery is situated on the 45th North Parallel, which is 45º North of the Equator, halfway to the North Pole.  Also that 45 degree line is where some of the most prestigious wine making regions of the world are located.  So there is no doubt that you will be drinking quality wine here.  Navigation has gone the wayside of mere coordinate positioning using North, South, East and West, to now where we have addresses that we can plug into Google Maps and get precise directions to our destinations.

45 North Vineyard & Winery is located at 8980 E. Horn Rd, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653 a wonderful place with rolling vineyards and tons of space for weddings and other events like "Yoga in the vineyard."  The Leelanau Peninsula in general is a prime growing region, but some grapes have held up tremendously, for example:  Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Cabernet Franc to name a few.

There is a big outdoor patio area for sipping wine and enjoying the scenery.  Inside you have a large tasting bar, you can sample 5 wines.  Their wine list is quite enormous but they have a big selection of dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet and sweet wine to sample.  So everyone's individual palate can be pleasured to contentment.  Why don't we get into the wine, the best part of course!

2016 Reserve Chardonnay:  Vanilla and coconut with layers of butter and sweet oak on the nose.  The coconut persists on the palate with caramel apple, soft buttery tannins and a bright acidity on the finish.  Pair this wine with buttery seafood dishes, grilled salmon and semi soft cheeses.

2016 Dry Riesling:  Lime peels and green apple with hints of honeycomb on the nose.  The citrus continues on the palate with a light mid-palate that also has a density to it.  The finish is long and the acid balance is mouth-watering.  Get International with this wine/food pairing.  Riesling is very versatile and can show well with a host of food options.  Spicy fare is a go-to but don’t stop there.  Oysters, grilled fish, fowl or vegetables will pair nicely as well.  Experiment with a cheese party to see the reaction of sheep, cow and goat varieties.

2016 Unwooded Chardonnay:  Dried tropical fruits, ripe pineapple and a slight lemon on the nose.  The tropical profile continues on the palate with a juicy middle, finishing with a fruit-filled linger.  Pair with chicken, semi-soft cheese, roasted vegetables.

2016 Sauvignon Blanc:  At first the jalapeno and herbs are dominant on the nose but give way to gooseberry and a host of citrus and...melon?  The oak is present and will continue to evolve on the mid palate for the next several months.  Go Green with foods, herbs and spices with grilled lake fare.  Grab some eggs and asparagus and whip up a nice hollandaise for some brunch as well.

2015 Pinot Gris:  This wine was split three ways and fermented separately in stainless steel, neutral oak, and their concrete egg, then blended post-fermentation.  Aromatic lilies and figs wrapped in a layer of wet stone on the nose work well with the soft mouth feel and fruit flavors.  Pair with roasted fowl or pork seasoned with spices like saffron, clove, or allspice.

2016 Reserve Pinot Gris:  The barrel and concrete work together to create a softer and more rounded mouth feel, while the acid keeps it bright and crisp.  You'll pick up more minerality and stone qualities in this wine, along with more luscious fruit flavors like peach with a side of apple.  This one is more of an enjoyable sipper.

2016 Reserve Riesling:  50% Steel aged and 50% Neutral oak aged.  This Riesling is dry, however it gushes with intense flavors of peach, mango, and ripe tropical juiciness.  Being partially (and delicately) barrel aged, it has a softer mouth feel, and the oak doesn't hit you, it kisses you.  This quickly became a staff favorite and is highly recommended.

2016 Marsanne:  Very tropical.  Melons and pears are lightly outlined in banana aromas with almond undertones on the nose.  The mouthfeel is lush with ripe fruit balanced with round tannins and a lingering finish.  Pair with semi-soft cheese or lighter grilled meats like pork, chicken or lobster.

2016 45 White:  Melon, pineapple, white flowers and preserved lemons on the nose.  The melon persists with more floral notes on the palate and a nice weight.  There is a balanced mouthfeel that makes this wine great for food pairing or just chatting with a friend.  The fruit forwardness of this wine makes it perfect for appetizers.

2016 Chenin Blanc:  Candied mango, papaya, peaches and ripe melon on the nose.  Lush fruit on the palate with a full mouthfeel that lingers fruit on the finish.  The soft acid carries the fruit through the finish.  Pair this wine with summer fare such as grilled fish or pork, goat cheese, roasted corn and flavors of cilantro, ginger or dill.

2016 Select Harvest Riesling:  Fairly tropical nose and flavors of soft lychee fruit and peach.  Slightly floral but sweet with a clean finish.

2016 Rosé Cabernet Franc:  Raspberry, strawberry and blackcurrant with vanilla cream are all supported aromatically by subtle violets.  The red fruit persists on the palate with a subtle tannin outline, and beautiful acidity on the finish.

2016 Red Barn Red:  Merlot & Lemberger.  Spicy oak, ripe berries, cocoa and a hint of leather on the nose.  Sweet, dark fruits on the palate round out the tannins and allow the wine to finish long, like a dry red would.  It is sweet enough for the "sweet red" drinker while being approachable to the "I only drink red wine" crowd.  Pair with roasted dishes of any type.  It will be great with meat, fowl, or roasted veggies.  Enjoy with friends!

Sparkling Peach:  A delicious, bubbly blend of 25% cold-pressed Leelanau peaches and 75% white wine blend.  The perfect beach, boat, or deck wine!

Sparkling Strawberry:  50% Frontenac Gris and 50% Fermented Strawberry juice.  Yum!  Who wouldn't love this wine?

2013 Ice Wine Riesling:  December 10, 2013 · Before sunrise could offer even a glimmer of warmth, they bundled up and headed out on this blustery 9º morning to harvest the frozen grapes.  Immediately they pressed them, expelling the liquid nectar that was gradually cool-fermented to retain the succulent flavors of peaches, apricots, and pears.  A quick stay in oak rounds it out with a kiss of vanilla on the finish.  Delicious!

Cherry Dessert:  Enjoy this fortified cherry wine as a dessert on its own, or with dark chocolate.  Barrel aged for 6 months to help round out the tartness, and add more mouth feel.

Yes they have wine but they also carry hard cider for those non-wine drinkers in your life!

Hard Cider:  Made with fresh-pressed organic antique apple varieties and fermented to dryness.  Some juice is added back to give this cider just the right amount of sweetness.

Fresh Coast:  Dry Cider: This cider is dry, full, and round on the palate with a refreshing, crisp finish.

Singletrack:  Citra-Hopped Cider:  This cider is dry-hopped for bright, IPA-like aromas and a delicious dry cider taste.

Oakayzie:  Barrel-Aged Cider:  This cider is aged in oak barrels for subtle notes of oak and the full flavors of aged apple.

45 RPM:  Semi-Sweet Cider:  This cider is lush with a sweet finish to balance a natural acidity, suitable for all cider drinkers.

(All descriptions are brought to you by 45 North's Website).  I also added some comments as well for those wines that I thoroughly enjoyed!

Reading down this list you ask me, where can I buy these wines?  You can order from the winery's website or I'm sure if you ask your local wine shop, the person in charge of ordering will probably love to carry their wine.  Price points are higher than other wineries in the area, but you know you are getting quality wine and that is enough to make the prices higher.  However, any selection from here is a great decision.  Stick to what you like or try something new, it's all up to you.

If you are looking for a cool, halfway between the Equator and the North Pole stop for amazing world-class wine then 45 North Vineyard & Winery is your spot!

With just a week to go before Independence Day I wanted to showcase some wines that would pair perfectly with the festivities.

First off, you don't normally think of having wine with this holiday, however it has grown in popularity as of late.  Rosé being one of those popular summer wines.  Rosé can spread the spectrum from being dry all the way to sweet and have a light pink color to an almost ruby-red hue.  With the variation in styles this wine can go with any dish, whether it be hamburgers, hotdogs, barbecue, grilled fish, salads or all by itself.  So head on into your local store and see if you can grab a nice bottle of Rosé.  Oh, take a look and you may find a Michigan Rosé, even better!  Yum!

Rosé not your wine of choice for fireworks?  Then how about a sparkling wine?  Sparklers are always a great selection for the 4th because of the POP or BOOM!  Depending on how you open the bottle!  There are plenty of wineries in Michigan who have perfected the sparkling wine style and none better than L. Mawby.  What celebration of our independence wouldn't be complete without a wine that crackles and bubbles?  Their wine will compliment the fireworks show and much more.

Oh wow, I'm sorry, it would be rude not to include Red and White wine now wouldn't it?  After all those are the two main colors in our flag.  So here we go!

A great Red wine to include would be a nice Zinfandel or Pinot Noir, both lighter they will pair well with any barbecue or grilled meats.  Depending on the heat of the day reds may only be recommended for pairing purposes only.  However, to each their own, I don't mind a full-bodied dark red even when it is 100 outside!

I hope you want to complete the colors, without a blue wine we are now on to the Whites!  Hmmm, you really can't go wrong here, a good semi-dry to semi-sweet wine would be ideal.  Always chilled and always delicious, it'll pair with most dishes and hold up on its own.  Michigan is notorious for this style of wine and wherever you select your White from you won't be let down.

Some of this may be alittle vague but this is the case with these holidays, everyone celebrates differently.  If you need more clarification or want me to help you pick out an awesome wine for your 4th Of July festivities leave a comment and I'll totally get back to you with some fantastic selections.

Fresh back from the 13th annual Lake Michigan Shore Wine Festival at the Warren Dunes State Park in Southwest Michigan.  It being my first wine fest, I didn't know exactly what to expect.  Arriving in the early afternoon we were in a line up of cars three rows wide with license plates mostly from Indiana surprisingly enough.  After about 20 minutes in line we checked in and drove up to the main parking lot in-between the dunes and beach.  It was around 88 degrees with a UV index of 9 out of 10 at the dunes.  We decided to walk down to the water before heading over to the will call tent.

Knowing we were hungry we stopped at one of the food trucks to grab a quesadilla and water to fill our bellies before sampling wine.  It is important to have food in your stomach, especially when sampling different styles of wine.

Approaching the huge wine tent we had to pick up our wristbands and wine glasses from the will call tent and purchase tickets for samples.  I was surprised that most of the tastes were two tickets compared to one.  One ticket is $1 so that means most of the samples were $2.  Some of the wineries have the samples based on popularity and quality.  You can get a glass full of wine, beer or cider for 6 to 10 tickets.

There were a few other vendors in the roped off section that had different dips, chocolate, other products and wine slushies!  Unfortunately by the time we arrived they were all out of the wine slushies.

We wanted to taste wine from wineries and vineyards we have not had time to visit when traveling through Michigan.  These included Gravity, Fenn Valley, Cogdal, Contessa, and Vintner's.  It was almost too hot to try the red wine, but some of them were actually quite light and surprisingly went well with the hot conditions.  After almost getting overheated in the tent we ventured out to regroup.

After comparing the wines we sampled, we decided to sample some more wine from places we have been to use the rest of our tickets.  Hitting Round Barn, Fenn Valley again, Baroda Founders and 12 Corners, we were all out!  It was a fun experience, but very loud, me being a quiet guy made it hard for the pourers to hear me and all of the noise from other people and the live music made it hard for me to hear what they were saying.  Also, you couldn't really get a good look at the bottle you were tasting, the pace was much faster than when you would be tasting at the winery itself.  The pace was really fast so it was hard for me to actually remember what wine I had tried.

However, being my first Lake Michigan Shore Wine Fest, I had a great time!  The weather was hot and sunny, the best kind of weather and everyone seemed to be having a great time!  I mean who isn't in a great mood when there is great Michigan wine for them to try?  I really liked the Warren Dunes location and I hope it stays there.  The Warren Dunes brings back memories from when I was a kid running up and down the sand dunes all the way to the water and back!

Now we can enjoy great wine and fun each year at the dunes!  Be on the lookout for my favorite wine from the wine fest on "Mark's Top Wine Pick of the Week" this Friday.  Keep on enjoying that Michigan wine!  Yum and cheers!

Who doesn't love a good semi-sweet rosé?  Ruby Rosé is just that a sweet, rich, deep-colored wine with luscious grape and raspberry flavors.  Serve this wine chilled before, during, or after dinner.  Great for the beach, boat, park or lake!  Pairs well with anything, but we had it with chicken, stuffing, mashed potatoes and corn.  It complimented everything very well.

Ruby Rosé from Lemon Creek Winery is the sweeter of the two rosés they carry.  The dry rosé is called Compass Rosé.  You can purchase the Ruby Rosé for $9 from the winery.  You may need to ask your local wine shop to order this wine for you if you want it in your area.  However, the best way to experience this wine is to go to the winery in Berrien Springs or their tasting room in Grand Haven.  While you are at the winery check out the Farm Market for fresh produce.

Grab a bottle of Ruby Rosé and enjoy the onset of summertime in Michigan!

On Saturday, June 16 at the Warren Dunes State Park located at 12032 Red Arrow Hwy, Sawyer, MI 49125, right off of I-94, will be hosting the 13th annual Lake Michigan Shore Wine Festival 2018.  This is an awesome event with 20+ wineries, 5 food trucks, live music and of course the Warren Dunes and Lake Michigan as your backdrop.  This is their first year for hosting the Wine Fest at the dunes because of the popularity in previous years the vendors needed a bigger spot to convene.

Nearby hotels are offering special rates for Wine Fest attendees along with shuttles back and forth from the festival.  The festival itself is $10 in advance and $15 at the ticket window.  Your ticket includes admission and a souvenir wine glass.  Parking is free for anyone with a Michigan State Park Passport, attached to your license plate.  If you do not have this pass they charge the regular park fee at the entrance per vehicle, so it is a good idea to carpool with friends or family.

As stated above, tickets are $15 at the event, and additional tickets need to be purchased for tastings usually 1 sample is 1 ticket, which equals $1.  Now, sometimes the winery may charge you 2-5 tickets for one sample depending on how strong it is or if it cost more to make.  Usually your Ice Wine, Ports, Sherries, liquors or hard to find wine take more than 1 ticket.  There you have it 1 ticket equals $1.  I suggest buying a lot of tickets!  For more information go here!

Of course, as always pace yourself and drink responsibly.  Festivities start at 1pm and last until 9pm or sunset, whichever happens first.  The food trucks are there to help you sober up and tantalise your palate, along with the dunes and beach you can take a long hike and end up chillin' in the sand for a while or take a dip in the temperate blue waters of Lake Michigan.  Make sure to bring lots of water to stay properly hydrated during this event.  Temperatures will peak around 87 with the heat index reaching low to mid 90s.  Also, with the sun out and almost directly overhead the UV index is going to be at a 9, which is very high, this means sunscreen is a must!

I hope to see you there on June 16!

Happy Friday!  This wine will be the best selection for Memorial Day Weekend and summer!  Everyone loves a good rosé, this one won't disappoint.  The "Cuvée Rosé" from Baroda Founders Wine Cellar is too fun and delicious to fit in a bottle.  The category was created for two wines that cannot be categorized because they are too unique in flavor.  This rosé is an off-dry wine with a robust cherry and fresh fruit flavor.  This delightful Rosé pairs well with any occasion.  Perfectly balanced at 1.5 residual sugar.  At $18 per bottle it will be perfect for both casual or formal settings.

I've previously written about Baroda Founders Wine Cellar and their wine.  I am a big fan of all their wine and always have a very fun time at the winery in downtown Baroda.  You can find some of their wine in local wine shops, but if you can't find it you can order your favorite wine off the winery's website.

Ring in Memorial Day and the unofficial start to summer with "Cuvée Rosé."  Have a great weekend!