![]() The wine has a deep coral color, with elegant varietal characteristics, notes of watermelon rind, stone fruit and forest with longing acidity on the palate. The juice is 100 percent cabernet franc sourced exclusively from the Nutt Road Vineyard on northwest Seneca Lake. Why try it: “While the market is awash in rosé these days, this summer I’m going with Kelby James Russell’s Dry Rosé from the Finger Lakes. Production: In the cold climate of the Finger Lakes, production is not strictly organic, but “lake friendly.” Russell says harvested grapes endure “a 72-hour cold soaking to get that popping color and mid-palate weight that allows it to balance bone dry.” Who recommends it: Dominick Purnomo, DPs: An American Bistro (25 Chapel St., Albany 51, ) and Patrick Henry (48 S River St., Coxsackie 51, IG: 100 percent cabernet franc Wine: Kelby James Russell Dry Rosé (Available at Kingston Wine Shop, $20 Pink-skinned and fermented in stainless steel, this perennial favorite (liter-sized bottle!) shows notes of nectarine, white flower, and strawberry candy.” - Susan The Troupis Moschofilero is light, bright and easy. They’re also not arguing when we put this bottle in their hands. Why try it: “Customers are not walking into the shop asking for Greek rosé. Thunder is natively fermented and aged in stainless steel. Production: Since the 1970s, the Troupis family has farmed fruit trees, flowers and the native pink-skinned, floral, white-wine Moschofilero grape native to the high plateau of Arcadia in the Peloponnese. Region: Arcadia PGI, Peleoponnese, Greece Who recommends it: Susan Baldaserini and Shai Kesller, Reed Street Bottle Shop (34 Reed St., Coxsackie 51, ) ![]() Wine: Troupis Winery Moschofilero Rosé “Thunder” Arcadia PGI 2022. Susan Baldaserini and Shai Kesller at the Reed Street Bottle Shop say customers are not coming into the shop asking for a Greek wine, but are happy with the recommendation of Troupis Winery Moschofilero Rosé “Thunder” Arcadia PGI 2022. With aromas of watermelon and raspberries and a hint of citrus with a clean, crisp finish, we think this is the perfect summer sipper.” Why try it: “This juicy summer day in a glass is produced by Tamás Dúszi, Hungary’s undisputed ‘King of Rosé,’ and made with 100 percent Kékfrankos grapes (Hungarian for Blaufränkisch). Pressed grapes are spontaneously fermented with native yeasts and aged in stainless steel. ![]() Production: With a sub-Mediterranean climate, vines are organically grown in loess soil with a limestone substrate. Who recommends it: Liz and Anthony Cottingham, co-owners, Kinderhook Bottle Shop (8 Hudson St., Kinderhook 51, ) This bottle is full of joy and whimsy, befitting a multitude of occasions, and one I am always proud to share!” Incredibly bright and fresh with notes of grapefruit pith, strawberry, and rose petal. It says brunch with the girls, it says my cousin Victoria’s baby shower, it says rip-your-face-off-spicy Thai, it says beachside, and it says garden party. Why try it: “The Uivo Rosé pét nat (pétillant naturel) speaks to me. No dosage, no fining, and no filtration for a truly low-intervention, natural wine. Vines are organically grown in granitic soil grapes are harvested by hand and whole cluster-pressed into stainless steel vats for spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts. Production: Innovative young winemaker Tiago Sampaio farms two hectares of 18-year-old pinot noir vines at his Folias de Baco winery in Alto Douro, the high-altitude sub-region of Cima-Corgo, Portugal. Who recommends it: Beverly Ohle, Hudson Wine Merchants Wines (341 Warren St., Hudson 51, ) Wine: Folias de Baco Uivo 'PT Nat' Rosé 2021 ($27) With so many rosé choices out there, getting a double recommendation is like a double rainbow.įolias de Baco Uivo 'PT Nat' Rosé 2021 is available at the Hudson Wine Merchants in Hudson. Interestingly, the owners of The Wine Shop in Albany and Reed Street Bottle Shop in Coxsackie both raved about the Vinos del Viento rosé from Aragon, Spain, which only recently hit shelves in the U.S. ![]() All 10 zip gloriously around Portugal, Spain, Germany, Hungary, Greece, and back to the Finger Lakes in our backyard, before ending with three classic French Provençal rosés. I’ve asked local wine merchants, buyers and sommeliers for their rosé crushes of summer 2023.
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