{"id":8903,"date":"2023-02-14T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-13T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/?page_id=8903"},"modified":"2023-02-13T18:52:12","modified_gmt":"2023-02-13T05:52:12","slug":"valentines-day-2023","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/index.php\/valentines-day-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Valentine\u2019s Day 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Valentine\u2019s Day the 14th February: (2023)* <\/h3>\nAre you ready to sip, savour & share Valentine\u2019s Day. The following selection of vibrant & engaging ros\u00e9 wines – are an ideal pairing with varied Valentine occasions & cuisine. Here are a few brief words to describe my first impressions and the essence of each wine. I have chosen a selection of 8 quality ros\u00e9 wines ready to be sipped, savoured & shared with your someone special.
\n\t\t\t\t\"Drappier-Rose-Focus-Bottle-01\"\n\t

DRAPPIER
Ros\u00e9 de Saign\u00e9e NV<\/h6>\nGrapes:\u00a0<\/strong>100% Pinot Noir
\nOwner\/ Chef de Cave:<\/strong> Michel Drappier
\nChampagne Drappier are one of the rare Houses producing a Ros\u00e9 Champagne by the Saign\u00e9e method. The well-structured palate has vibrant and expressive red fruits and violet with a lightly spiced note. Receiving only a light dosage the finish is extremely fresh.
(12% Alc. – R.S. 6g\/L).\n\u2022 Chill gently & serve between 8\u00b0- 9\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$89.00 : 4 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\"Valentine-Bottle-02\"\n\t
PIPER-HEIDSIECK
Ros\u00e9 Sauvage NV<\/h6>\nBlend of:\u00a0<\/strong>Pinot Noir, Meunier & Chardonnay
\nChef de Cave:<\/strong> \u00c9milien Boutillat
\nThe engaging palate is generous and luscious showcasing dark cherries, pomegranate, red plums, clementine\u2019s – and just a touch of saffron. This wines structure and fruit forward nature is enhanced with dashes of Asian spice and an elevated lingering finish.
(12% Alc. – R.S. 9g\/L).\n\u2022 Chill gently & serve between 8\u00b0- 10\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$92.00 : 4 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\"Valentine-Bottle-03\"\n\t
CHARLES HEIDSIECK
Ros\u00e9 R\u00e9serve NV<\/h6>\nBlend of :\u00a0<\/strong>Pinot Noir, Meunier & Chardonnay
\nChef de Cave:<\/strong> Cyril Brun
\nThe generous palate showcasing defined precision and timely flavours bursting with strawberries, raspberries, cherries, wildflowers and subtle hints of allspice and a bright seam of acidity keeping any of these vibrant characters from falling short of the bright finish.
(12% Alc. – R.S. 10g\/L) \n\u2022 Chill gently & serve between 8\u00b0- 10\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$139.00 : 5 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\"Valentine-Bottle-22-05\"\n\t
POL ROGER
Brut Ros\u00e9 Vintage 2015<\/h6>\nGrapes:\u00a0<\/strong>60% Pinot Noir & 40% Chardonnay
\nChef de Cave:<\/strong> Damien Cambres*
\nA fine perlage releases on the palate a fine mineral character with dynamic red fruits and a hint of vanilla spice. The wine is silky smooth with a balance of delicate freshness and refined elegance. This wine has thoughtful intensity and a refined generosity.
(12.5% Alc. – R.S. 8g\/L)\n\u2022 Chill gently & serve between 9\u00b0- 10\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$169.00 : 5 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\"Valentine-Bottle-13\"\n\t
JULES TAYLOR
\u2018The Jules\u2019 Ros\u00e9 2022<\/h6>\nGrape:\u00a0<\/strong>100% Merlot
\nOwner \/ Winemaker:<\/strong> Jules Taylor
\nCrafted from 100% Merlot – this ros\u00e9 is packed with dynamic raspberry and cranberry flavours combined with just a touch of minerality. Elevated engaging fruit acidity and a clean dry finish. Making it an ideal summer sipper, you will be reaching for another glass.
(13% Alc.\/vol. – R.S. 2.4g\/L).\n\u2022 Chill gently & serve between 8\u00b0- 9\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$28.00 : 4 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\"Valentine-Bottle-11\"\n\t
MARQU\u00c9S de C\u00c1CERES
\u2018Rioja\u2019 Rosado 2019<\/h6>\nGrape:\u00a0<\/strong>96% Tempranillo & 4% Garnacha
\nOwner \/ Director:<\/strong> Cristina Forner
\nInviting aromas of strawberries, raspberries, watermelon, summer flowers and dried herbs. These all carry onto the palate showcasing summer red berries, ripe watermelon, red apple skins, citrus notes and those local dried herbs and with a classic dry finish.
(13.5% Alc. – Dry style).\n\u2022 Chill gently & serve between 8\u00b0- 9\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$27.00 : 4 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\"Valentine-Bottle-12\"\n\t
PASQUA
11 Minutes Ros\u00e9 2021<\/h6>\nGrapes:\u00a0<\/strong>*Bespoke Blend (4 grapes)
\nChief Winemaker:<\/strong> Giovanni Nordera
\nStrawberries, raspberries and grapefruit aromas. The palate is a vibrant expression of those raspberries, peach-skin and pink-grapefruit flavours celebrating the wines natural fruit acidity, resulting in a dynamic uplifting, bright vivacious finish.
(12.5% Alc. – R.S. 5g\/L).\n\u2022 Chill gently & serve between 8\u00b0- 9\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$28.00 : 4 Stars <\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\"Valentine-Bottle-22-03\"\n\t
CH\u00c2TEAU ROUTAS
Ros\u00e9 2021<\/h6>\nGrapes:\u00a0<\/strong>*Proven\u00e7al Blend (4 grapes)
\nHead Winemaker:<\/strong> Fabrice Grossmann
\nShowcasing watermelon, grapefruit, white peaches, wild strawberries and a fine mineral seam. The silky mouthfeel is due to the deftly-oaked components adding a subtle textural charm, balanced by natural crisp fruit acidity, a refreshing classic dry finish.
(13% Alc. – R.S. <4g\/L).\n\u2022 Chill gently & serve between 8\u00b0- 10\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$29.00 : 4 Stars <\/strong>\n\t*These vibrant Ros\u00e9 wines are sold at selected Fine Wine Retailers \u2022 Restaurants \u2022 Wine Bars & Winery Website.
\n*(Please note the prices shown can vary and the availability of these reviewed wines can change quickly) \n

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