Rose Wine

Nestled in the rolling Provence hills, North-East of Aix-en-Provence, Maison Saint AIX is one of the largest domains in the AOP Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence with a holding of 75 hectares planted at an altitude of 400-420 metres. This wonderful location with its cool nights and hot days and regular cooling Mistral winds are the perfect conditions for growing Grenache, Syrah & Cinsault which make up the backbone of AIX Rosé. AIX was awarded the gold medal for the most celebrated  rosé in the World at 'Mondial du rosé 2016 in Cannes.

Aix-en-Provence is where you'll find France's finest, and the world's most sought-after, rosé. Their AIX Rosé has become a benchmark for Provence Rosé and is now enjoyed in many of the world’s top hotels and restaurants. With Wine Enthusiast praising it as "packed with fruitiness as well as great freshness", this is ahead of the Provençal pack, to say the least. You’re in for a treat.

Tasting Note:
The nose is fresh and fragrant, delicate yet youthful, and offers classy notes of watermelon, strawberries and flowers, followed by a long, refreshing finish.

Nestled in the rolling Provence hills, North-East of Aix-en-Provence, Maison Saint AIX is one of the largest domains in the AOP Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence with a holding of 75 hectares planted at an altitude of 400-420 metres. This wonderful location with its cool nights and hot days and regular cooling Mistral winds are the perfect conditions for growing Grenache, Syrah & Cinsault which make up the backbone of AIX Rosé. AIX was awarded the gold medal for the most celebrated  rosé in the World at 'Mondial du rosé 2016 in Cannes.

Aix-en-Provence is where you'll find France's finest, and the world's most sought-after, rosé. Their AIX Rosé has become a benchmark for Provence Rosé and is now enjoyed in many of the world’s top hotels and restaurants. With Wine Enthusiast praising it as "packed with fruitiness as well as great freshness", this is ahead of the Provençal pack, to say the least. You’re in for a treat.

Tasting Note:
The nose is fresh and fragrant, delicate yet youthful, and offers classy notes of watermelon, strawberries and flowers, followed by a long, refreshing finish.

Nestled in the rolling Provence hills, North-East of Aix-en-Provence, Maison Saint AIX is one of the largest domains in the AOP Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence with a holding of 75 hectares planted at an altitude of 400-420 metres. This wonderful location with its cool nights and hot days and regular cooling Mistral winds are the perfect conditions for growing Grenache, Syrah & Cinsault which make up the backbone of AIX Rosé. AIX was awarded the gold medal for the most celebrated  rosé in the World at 'Mondial du rosé 2016 in Cannes.

Aix-en-Provence is where you'll find France's finest, and the world's most sought-after, rosé. Their AIX Rosé has become a benchmark for Provence Rosé and is now enjoyed in many of the world’s top hotels and restaurants. With Wine Enthusiast praising it as "packed with fruitiness as well as great freshness", this is ahead of the Provençal pack, to say the least. You’re in for a treat.

Tasting Note:
The nose is fresh and fragrant, delicate yet youthful, and offers classy notes of watermelon, strawberries and flowers, followed by a long, refreshing finish.

Nestled in the rolling Provence hills, North-East of Aix-en-Provence, Maison Saint AIX is one of the largest domains in the AOP Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence with a holding of 75 hectares planted at an altitude of 400-420 metres. This wonderful location with its cool nights and hot days and regular cooling Mistral winds are the perfect conditions for growing Grenache, Syrah & Cinsault which make up the backbone of AIX Rosé. AIX was awarded the gold medal for the most celebrated  rosé in the World at 'Mondial du rosé 2016 in Cannes.

Aix-en-Provence is where you'll find France's finest, and the world's most sought-after, rosé. Their AIX Rosé has become a benchmark for Provence Rosé and is now enjoyed in many of the world’s top hotels and restaurants. With Wine Enthusiast praising it as "packed with fruitiness as well as great freshness", this is ahead of the Provençal pack, to say the least. You’re in for a treat.

Tasting Note:
The nose is fresh and fragrant, delicate yet youthful, and offers classy notes of watermelon, strawberries and flowers, followed by a long, refreshing finish.

Vegan.

Alpha Zeta was started in 1999 when Liberty Wines set out to produce a range of modern, fruit-driven wines from the hills outside Verona. Working with leading New Zealand winemaker, Matt Thomson, the aim was to work with growers (rather than buy bulk wine, which is standard among most wines from Verona at this price) to obtain ripe grapes (by reducing yields and picking later) and then, using Matt's expertise, preserve these flavours in the finished wines. The result is a realisation of the potential inherent in Veronese viniculture.

The vineyards are situated in the hills outside Verona in the Valpantena Valley. Cool currents blow down the valley from the foothills of the Dolomites, which helps to moderate the climate, enabling the grapes to ripen slowly. This means the grapes retain their aromatic compounds and acidity. The soil is poor and chalky so the vines are put under stress which helps to produce superior quality fruit.

Tasting Note:
Attractive aromas of strawberries and cherries, which are complemented by subtle floral notes. This wine is dry, with a vibrant red fruit character and a slightly mineral finish.

Grape Variety: 100% White Zinfandel

Tasting Note: All the way from the Golden State, it takes juicy Zinfandel grapes and hours of Californian sunshine to create this beautiful blushing Rose Wine. Full of fruit with floral notes, it's perfect for sharing with friends. Serve chilled.

Chateau Burgozone was founded in 2002 however there are Roman remains in and around the vineyards, evidence of Bulgaria’s wine history dating back thousands of years. Today the vineyard enjoys a moderate continental climate blessed with sough-after combination of hot days and cool nights, as well as benefitting from the qualities of being in such close proximity to the Danube River.

The vineyard area around the river Danube benefits from both the warm climate and the cool breezes the Danube brings. The Pinot Noir grapes are grown on the higher sites to please this fickle grape that much more.

Tasting Note:
A very elegant wine, with lively, red-fruit character and refreshing acidity.

Thirty years ago, Minuty took a gamble. They started making a new style of rosé, based on freshness above all else. These new, incredibly pale rosés became the benchmark for today’s most popular style of rosé – pale, herby, refreshing Provence pink. And Minuty really is the gold standard. Its famous fluted bottle is instantly recognisable as a sign of quality – and style is more than matched by substance. Not only are Minuty one of the very last châteaux in Provence to pick their grapes by hand, they’re also one of only fourteen châteaux to be designated cru classé. It’s white peachy. It’s grapefruity. It’s fresh. It really is the taste of an idyllic summer. Spending thirty years pioneering and perfecting this type of rosé has more than paid off.

Making the 'Rosé et Or' from hand-picked Grenache and Tibouren grapes pampered by Provençal sea breezes, Château Minuty has made rosé as complex as it comes. Its delicate hints of pink grapefruit and white peach meet aromas of citrus fruit and white flowers.

Tasting Note:
Delicate hints of pink grapefruit and white peach meet aromas of citrus fruit and white flowers.

Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir

The family-run Domaine Sautereau produces modern, attractive wines. The Sautereau family has been producing wine for nine generations in the village of Crezancy, seven kilometres from the town of Sancerre.

Tasting note:
Bright and pale pink in colour, this Sancerre has lively notes of strawberries and raspberries on the nose. Full-bodied in the mouth, this wine offers delicate flavours of fruits of the forest and a long, elegant finish with refreshing acidity.

Grape Varieties: Grenache, Cinsault & Syrah

The Domaine's vineyards are situated in the best area of the AC Côtes de Provence with a very particular micro-climate and sandstone clay soils. A classic blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault, the grapes are picked by hand. This is a ‘rosé de presse’ produced in an ultra-modern gravity fed winery. This is a perfect, pale, raspberry-pink wine that is very drinkable. Delicate aromas are followed by lovely sweet fruit from Grenache grapes. Clean and well balanced with good depth.

Tasting Note: This is a perfect, pale, raspberry-pink wine that is very drinkable. Delicate aromas are followed by lovely sweet fruit from Grenache grapes. Clean and well balanced with good depth. Lovely on a summer’s day - serve chilled and accompany with seafood, Mediterranean dishes, or just by itself.

Grape varieties: Syrah, Cinsault, Tempranillo

Vegan.

Domaine des Tourelles was founded in 1868 by French adventurer François-Eugène Brun and is one of the most highly acclaimed and oldest wineries still operating in Lebanon. The Brun family owned and ran the winery up until the last descendant died in 2003 but luckily two local families - the Issa and Issa el-Khoury families - joined forces to buy the property and continue the fine tradition of winemaking. This young and dynamic team have introduced new practices in the vineyards and cellar including the use of indigenous natural yeasts, no fining or filtering, and only very small amounts of sulphur. These techniques along with fruit from 40 hectares of ancient, organically cultivated and dry-farmed vineyards (among the oldest in the valley) and a winery perfect for hands-off winemaking, make Domaine des Tourelles one of the finest boutique wineries in the Middle East.
Vineyards are located in the Western Bekaa, and grapes are gown on 15-20 year old vines on sandy limestone soil. This is crafted from a blend of grape varieties. The Syrah undergoes a short maceration and bleeding (a rosé saignée), while the Cinsault and Tempranillo are direct pressed. The wine is then blended and bottled immediately to retain the fresh, fruit-forward style.

Tasting note:
Pretty pink in colour spice notes and tonnes of strawberry and summer fruits. This is a fuller bodied rosé with warm southern flavours of lush summer fruits with a zesty spicy finish.

Enjoy with spicy antipasti, trout steamed with chilli, Tabbouleh, Baba Ghanoush with olive oil, lemon & garlic, grilled lamb.

Domaine Fiumicicoli (pronounced phew-me-chikoli) lies at the heart of Corse Sartène, considered to be one of the best of Corsica's nine appellations and close to where the 13th century, Pisan-style bridge, Pont de Spina Cavallu (pictured on their wine labels), spans the river Rizzanesse. The domaine’s vineyards rise up from the slopes of the river on arenaceous and granitic soils, ideally suited to growing the traditional Corsican grape varieties of Sciacarello (from which the domaine makes its rosés), Vermentino (for its whites) and Nielluccio (for its reds, usually blended with a little Syrah).

"Vineyards rise up from the slopes of the river on sandy/granitic soil ideally suited to growing the traditional Corsican grape varieties of Sciaccarello, Vermentino and Niellucciu. Vineyards are tended manually and, due to the proximity to the sea, benefit from the slightly cooler temperatures in this south west corner of Corsica. Made from Sciaccarellu (a traditional Corsican grape variety), this pale, distinct rosé has floral aromatics and nuanced mineral flavours with a savoury herbal edge and a mouthwatering tang on the finish. This well-flavoured rosé works with shellfish or pan-fried salmon, or enjoy by itself, chilled on a warm summer evening.

Tasting Note:
Floral aromatics and nuanced red-fruit flavours with a savoury herbal edge and a mouthwatering tang on the finish.

Vegan. Organic.

Innovation, passion and dedication are what drives Jean-Luc and Anne Colombo, whose contributions to Rhône Valley winemaking is unparalleled. Armed with a pharmacy degree, Jean-Luc and his wife, Anne, opened their wine laboratory in 1984, “Centre Oenologique des Côtes du Rhône” and quickly developed a thriving reputation as a wine consultant throughout France. The Colombo’s innovative approach in the northern appellation of Cornas was nothing short of revolutionary. Today, Jean-Luc Colombo’s wines across a range of style express the typicity of their terroir with elegance and character, from the Côte Rôtie in the northern Rhône to his Provençal roses.

A classic Southern French rose blend of Syrah, Cinsault and Grenache. The ”Blue Coast” (Côte Bleue) just west of Marseille, stands out as an exceptional isthmus of land full of small streams and rocky coves. Beloved by Jean-Luc since his childhood, he often sailed in the surrounding waters. Upon his return to shore, he always thanked the Lady of “Le Rouet” (a picturesque cove) for his safe return. The cove is named for a church that sits atop a hill on the blue coast

Tasting Note:
Full bodied yet crisp and finessed with complex flavors such as redcurrants and raspberries, but also some garrigue aromas of rosemary, thyme, fennel and pine.

Grape varieties: Grenache Noir

Le Petit Chat Malin translates as the Cunning Little Cat. Wines are made in the sunny climes of the south of France - think sun, sea and sardines! Here vines are carefully nurtured until the grapes are harvested at their optimum ripeness – sun ripened grapes packed with juicy fruit flavours. Using traditional methods our clever winemakers (who know a good sniff and slurp) create the wines, carefully selecting and blending to produce a top quality tipple! "The Languedoc is a region with plentiful sunshine that is famous for producing quality wines in abundance. For this wine, specially selected Grenache Noir is gently pressed to capture the finer aromas and flavours located just under the skins to produce a wine full of sweetly ripe yet crunchy fruit with soft and juicy flavours.

Tasting note:
A dry style of rosé with floral aromatics and packed with juicy ripe berry flavours.

Serve chilled as an apéritif, with shellfish, tomato based pasta dishes or the traditional southern French pissaladière (caramelised onion tart).

Grape varieties: Grenache, Cinsault

Named after the olive groves or ‘oliviers’ that flourish around the sun-drenched vineyards of southern France, grapes for these wines come from carefully selected plots of Languedoc old vines. Les Oliviers is a proud varietal range of wines which show exuberance and youth. "Olive groves ('Oliviers' in French) and vineyards flourish side-by-side in the sun-drenched Mediterranean summers of southern France, where the Grenache and Cinsault grape varieties have been made into rosé wine for over 2,000 years. The two varieties meld together to make a rosé which is at once exuberantly fresh and tangy yet soft and smooth, laced with a gentle spice and brimming with the natural richness of ripe fruit.

Tasting note:
Delicate aromas of flowers and red berry fruit from the Grenache, with the satisfying spicy notes from Cinsault.

Best served chilled, this rosé is ideal for lunchtime with Mediterranean cuisine.

"Our vineyards cover a surface area of 35 hectares, 26 of which are planted with Sauvignon Blanc grapes for our white wines and 9 hectares with Pinot Noir for our reds and our rosé. Most of the vines are in Bué, though we also have plots in the adjacent communes of Sancerre, Crézancy and Vinon. The wealth of our vineyards is linked to their soils, which overlie calcareous clay rock and an Oxfordian or Kimmeridgian subsoil. Our plots are located on east, south and west-facing slopes at altitudes varying between 240 and 280 metres, which allows us to harvest the grapes when they are at their optimum peak of ripeness."

Pure Pinot Noir produced solely from direct-press juice and aged on its lees in stainless steel, this '18 manages to carry its weight very well, with ultra-bracing acidity and a sense of lift on the nearly viscous palate. While this wine often drinks much like Crochet’s epic whites... one feels the Pinot Noir a bit more in this vintage, but it is ultimately a very interesting and delicious rosé.

Tasting Note:
Tangy strawberries and punchy chalk on the nose, and a soft, mellow, pale pink colour in the glass.

Grape varieties: Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah

Thirty years ago, Minuty took a gamble. They started making a new style of rosé, based on freshness above all else. These new, incredibly pale rosés became the benchmark for today’s most popular style of rosé – pale, herby, refreshing Provence pink. And Minuty really is the gold standard. Its famous fluted bottle is instantly recognisable as a sign of quality – and style is more than matched by substance. Not only are Minuty one of the very last châteaux in Provence to pick their grapes by hand, they’re also one of only fourteen châteaux to be designated cru classé. It’s white peachy. It’s grapefruity. It’s fresh. It really is the taste of an idyllic summer. Spending thirty years pioneering and perfecting this type of rosé has more than paid off.

Tasting note:
Light and bright. Very intense aromas of orange peels and red currant. The palate is smooth with a nice acid-tang freshness. 

Food pairings: Pistou soup, raw vegetables, grilled meat, prawn skewers, apricot pie.

A very fine rosé. Heady & fragrant, with rich fruity aromas & flavours and a hint of pomegranate/grenadine Pronounced aromatic purity. Sensual and juicy on the palate. A pure pleasure wine and a real charmer.

Thirty years ago, Minuty took a gamble. They started making a new style of rosé, based on freshness above all else. These new, incredibly pale rosés became the benchmark for today’s most popular style of rosé – pale, herby, refreshing Provence pink. And Minuty really is the gold standard. Its famous fluted bottle is instantly recognisable as a sign of quality – and style is more than matched by substance. Not only are Minuty one of the very last châteaux in Provence to pick their grapes by hand, they’re also one of only fourteen châteaux to be designated cru classé. It’s white peachy. It’s grapefruity. It’s fresh. It really is the taste of an idyllic summer. Spending thirty years pioneering and perfecting this type of rosé has more than paid off.

Intense aromas of citrus and white flowers give way to flavours of grapefruits and red berries. There is texture and structure here and a saline, mineral streak running through the wine which gives substance and adds interest. Pairings: Veal carpaccio, grilled fish, stuffed vegetables, oriental cuisine.

Tasting Note:
Powerful and well balanced with hints of citrus and red fruit, highlighted by a pleasant minerality.

Monte del Frà translates as ‘Hill of Monks’ and is located in the heart of the Bianco di Custoza DOC. It now consists of over 65 hectares of vineyards is owned and run by brothers Eligio and Claudio Bonomo. It is one of the most progressive and dynamic producers in the region and has been particularly innovative in its adoption of modern viticultural techniques.

Always a good option for an aperitif, but pairings such as hors d’oeuvres and charcuterie are always welcome. Fish dishes and lightly flavored pasta is a good option as well.

Tasting Note:
Tangy and delicious, the smooth, easy-drinking palate doles out sour cherry, pomegranate and nutmeg set against crisp acidity.

Grape varieties: Grolleau, Gamay, Cabernet Franc

Vegan.

Formed in 1973, Pierre Chainier is both a négociant and the owner of some 250 hectares of vines in the heart of Touraine, from which it sources classic Loire varieties. For both its négociant arm and its own vineyards, Pierre Chainier seamlessly blends the principles of reasoned agriculture with the most modern winemaking techniques.  Sourced from classic Loire grape varieties, Grolleau and Gamay, grown on very typical terroirs of clay and sand (silica). The wine is fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve its bright, fragrant fruit before being bottled in the March after harvest.

Tasting note:
Pale strawberry pink in colour, this wine has delicate summer pudding aromas and a round, medium-dry palate with balancing and refreshing acidity. Don't mock it, try it!

A lovely apéritif or brilliant with any kind of spicy Indian or Asian cuisines.

American strength marries Italian elegance this unique range of punchy wines produced using international grape varieties grown on Italian soil and carefully matured and aged in American oak. Be daring, and let this wine take you for a ride!

An elegant pink with tones of seashells and peonies, this wine expresses scents and flavours of strawberries, Passion Fruit, watermelon and orange blossom. The palate is full, fresh and crisp, with good acidity and a lingering sensation of citrus fruit and minerals. The finish is long and clean. Enjoy it by itself as an aperitif or with fish, seafood or poultry.

Tasting Note:
Fresh and crisp, with good acidity and a lingering sensation of citrus fruit and minerals.

Grape variety: 100% White Zinfandel

Tasting note:
All the way from the Golden State, it takes juicy Zinfandel grapes and hours of Californian sunshine to create this beautiful blushing Rose Wine. Full of fruit with floral notes, it's perfect for sharing with friends. Serve chilled.

TRE MENTI means three minds, three experiences, three ideas, three stories, three visions, three winemakers: ENRICO MALFATTI, ALESSANDRO MICHELON, GIUSEPPE BINO. They are tasked to produce a stunning wine from their particular region of expertise. Everything started in a very Italian way: in a PIAZZA in a BAR each telling a different personal anecdote about winemaking. They set a challenge: they should each bring their idea, their preferred region, their best wine to the table and taste them together

This is a blend of two contrasting, native Italian grape varieties, cultivated in opposite ends of the country. The Corvina vineyards lie in the Bardolino area of Veneto, near Lake Garda, in Northern Italy. The Negroamaro vineyards are situated in the Salento area of Puglia, in Southern Italy.

An extremely fresh, crisp, elegant wine. The colour is a deep pink, with coral hints. Bright notes of cherry, strawberry and raspberry rise from the glass. In the mouth the wine is rich and zesty, with refreshing notes of red fruit and with an extremely pleasant and well-balanced acidity. It is perfectly paired with seafood, soft cheeses or, even better, just on its own as an aperitif.

Tasting Note:
Rich and zesty, with refreshing notes of red fruit and with an extremely pleasant and well-balanced acidity

Grape varieties: Garnacha, Tempranillo, Tempranillo Blanco

Founded in 1956, this historic winery is a point of reference for Rioja. The coop currently own 1000 hectares of superb vineyards in the region of Rioja Oriental where the sun shines more and rainfall is lower, producing riper luscious wines that explain why everyone loves Rioja. This group of farmers have been and still are the source of grapes for many of the top brands from Rioja as the dry climate and hotter temperatures produce more intense, ripe flavours than their counter parts in Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa. The Rioja Oriental region has long been in the shadow of the rest of Rioja but has recently began its rise to fame and is set to take its rightful place at the top of the Rioja quality levels.

Tasting note:
Pale coloured with a nose of pears and citrus, backed by a hint of herbs and toast. The palate is medium bodied and crisp, with lively fresh fruits and a broad texture.

Biodynamic. Organic.

Zensa, pronounced ‘Sensa’, by Italian definition means ‘without.’ They focus on using organic grapes from Trapani (Sicily) and Puglia, producing wines from Primitivo (Zinfandel to some), Nero d’Avola, and Fiano.

Crafted from the native Italian variety of Negroamaro, this rose is sure to please. An elegant pink with tones of seashells and coral, this wine expresses scents and flavours of strawberries, green melon, roses and jasmine. The palate displays a great balance of exotic fruit, freshness, minerality and zesty acidity, along with a pleasantly long, refreshing and persistent finish.

Tasting Note:
This wine expresses scents and flavours of strawberries, green melon, roses and jasmine.