Wine of the Day, No. 423 Here’s a rosé whose fairly robust presence sets it apart from the usual crowded field. The Copain Tous Ensemble Rosé of Pinot Noir 2017, Mendocino, made all in stainless steel, offers a pale smoky topaz hue and notes of strawberry and raspberry, watermelon and rose petals, with a hint of Rainier cherry in the background; coming to the fore are elements of damp, dusty flint and limestone that bolster crisp acidity and a lovely texture that caresses the palate with silky drape and flow. This beguiling rosé is quite dry but shapely in structure and almost juicy with raspberry, peach and red currant flavors. 13 percent alcohol. Take it on a picnic and enjoy with cold fried chicken, deviled eggs, watercress and cucumber finger sandwiches, rabbit and duck terrine on chunks of crusty bread. Winemaker was Wells Guthrie. Jackson Family Wines purchased Copain, a highly regarded boutique winery, in May 2016. Excellent.

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The wine is fresh and vibrant, with just a wedge of rich fruit. The nose is all about the wildflowers: daisies and violets. On the palate, baking spices back up the rhubarb and bing cherry flavors and a wash of minerality adds some serious backbone to the enterprise. The finish brings in some complex forest-floor notes. 4 stars. Try this wine with oven-roasted shitake mushrooms and shaved Manchego cheese.

Light gold in the glass. Brine, honeysuckle, beeswax, lemon zest and light stonefruit aromas. Assertive: minerally, tight and zesty with light tonic/quinine to the the subtle honeyed stone fruit. Long tail of delicate, tantalising precise fruit. A most delicious wine. 18.25/20.

A Guide to Australia's McLaren Vale Wine Region: The Vineyards to Visit and Best Bottles to Try The Grenache from McLaren Vale, however, is what still haunts me...whereas the High Sands Grenache 2014 from Yangarra Estate showed the sleeker side of the variety, with lots of violets and mixed berries...

Light gold colour with bright green highlights. Rich aromas of sliced stonefruits, warm dripping wax, magnolia flower, preserved lemon and sweeter subtle toffee. Carries the same depth and richness across the palate, yet with definite energy and and drive. The flavour persists long with a firm texture. 18.50/20.

This is a big bold rosé. Strawberry and watermelon with a bit of strawberry dominate the nose and taste of this very well-crafted rosé.

The Frenchman's Daughter Hélène Seillan Brings a Unique Perspective to New Blends The current release of Vérité is 2015. On the nose, La Muse exudes a delicate floral quality with a complex earthiness beneath; flavors of plump cherries and red berries are edged with spiciness and delivered with soft tannins. La Joie is perfumed, complex, and rich, but elegantly balanced; black fruit is wrapped in aromatic herbs and underlined with a stoniness emphasized by firm tannins. There’s a purity expressed by Le Désir—bright red fruit stands out against smoke and spice, with high-toned notes of violets over a long, silky finish.

The Frenchman's Daughter Hélène Seillan Brings a Unique Perspective to New Blends The current release of Vérité is 2015. On the nose, La Muse exudes a delicate floral quality with a complex earthiness beneath; flavors of plump cherries and red berries are edged with spiciness and delivered with soft tannins. La Joie is perfumed, complex, and rich, but elegantly balanced; black fruit is wrapped in aromatic herbs and underlined with a stoniness emphasized by firm tannins. There’s a purity expressed by Le Désir—bright red fruit stands out against smoke and spice, with high-toned notes of violets over a long, silky finish.

The Frenchman's Daughter Hélène Seillan Brings a Unique Perspective to New Blends The current release of Vérité is 2015. On the nose, La Muse exudes a delicate floral quality with a complex earthiness beneath; flavors of plump cherries and red berries are edged with spiciness and delivered with soft tannins. La Joie is perfumed, complex, and rich, but elegantly balanced; black fruit is wrapped in aromatic herbs and underlined with a stoniness emphasized by firm tannins. There’s a purity expressed by Le Désir—bright red fruit stands out against smoke and spice, with high-toned notes of violets over a long, silky finish.

Weekend Wine August 18 is National Pinot Noir Day! One of the best ways to discover the Siduri magic is to try their entry level wine the Russian River Pinot ($35). This is all the Pinot most people will ever need, amply proving the seductiveness of the grape with big red fruit and berry aromas and the kind of mouthfeel that matches so seamlessly with everything from Beef Bourguignon to broiled salmon. If the perfumed aromas grab you and you want to move up, try the Rosella’s Vineyard wine from the Santa Lucia Highlands ($55). If that sounds like a lot of cash, start saving your money. It’s cheaper than most addictive drugs, and certainly a lot more pleasurable.

Weekend Wine August 18 is National Pinot Noir Day! One of the best ways to discover the Siduri magic is to try their entry level wine the Russian River Pinot ($35). This is all the Pinot most people will ever need, amply proving the seductiveness of the grape with big red fruit and berry aromas and the kind of mouthfeel that matches so seamlessly with everything from Beef Bourguignon to broiled salmon. If the perfumed aromas grab you and you want to move up, try the Rosella’s Vineyard wine from the Santa Lucia Highlands ($55). If that sounds like a lot of cash, start saving your money. It’s cheaper than most addictive drugs, and certainly a lot more pleasurable.

Why It's Time To Try Oregon Pinot Noir Now TOP TASTE Silky and polished with layered fruit and spice notes wrapped up in a classy package with a bit of earth and black tea—just enough to make it intriguing but not weird.

Why It's Time To Try Oregon Pinot Noir Now Classically styled Pinot from one of the region’s most respected producers. Pure, elegant and structurally perfect with lifted cherry over a breeze of violet and spice.

Wines on the Wing 2018

ANA adds 54 new wines to onboard and lounge menus

Murphy-Goode has a reputation for tasty wines at value prices and this beauty from Alexander Valley is no exception. Presenting an enticing nose and flavors of plum and cassis with a spicy edge and chocolate notes. Blended with 2 percent petite verdot, this wine is a pleasure to drink and would pair beautifully with grilled beef.

The unique terroir of the high elevation Mt. Brave vineyard (1,400 to 1,800 feet) creates distinct concentrated flavors of black cherry, black berry, white pepper and eucalyptus for this Cabernet Franc. Balanced acidity and tannin combine with subtle vanilla characters to produce a wine with a long finish.

Perfect Pair: Ribs and Maggy Hawk Pinot Noir This wine is delicious! The delicate and floral 2014 Jolie opens with light aromas of cranberry and rose petals before deepening into a more opulent nose of anise and red plum. This is a well-structured wine, with finely knit tannins on the palate and flavors of pie cherries, blueberries, and a finish with hints of smoke and allspice. A classic Pinot Noir in style, it beautifully illustrates the elegance of the Pinot Noir grape.

Best Buys in the Market, 1 star ...There are a good many Rosés being made from Pinot Noir these days ranging from light, lively and crisp to somewhat more substantial, and among the better values to be had, the rounded, ever-so-slightly sweet (One Star)*LA CREMA Pinot Noir Rosé Monterey 2017...come with the added bonus of being widely available and regularly discounted…

New Products The Newest Beverage Options Rosé La Crema's newest product is its 2017 Monterey Pinot Noir Rosé. The rosé has a suggested retail price of $20 contains 13.5% ABV and is available in select markets nationwide.

Bottled up: Get on the board La Crema Pinot Noir 2016 is a classic example of New World Pinot Noir. This Pinot Noir comes from Sonoma County on the California coast where the red grape variety is widely produced. The nearby Pacific Ocean moderates the temperature in Sonoma County creating a perfect area for the delicate Pinot Noir grape. Flavors of cherry and ripe plum come together with exotic spice in this off-dry expression made from 100 percent Pinot Noir. This wine's fruit-forward taste and medium body makes it a great and versatile choice to pair with your meat and cheese board. Try with smoked Gouda, prosciutto and mild salamis.

Why You Need To Leave The Office & Visit These Four Incredible California Wineries Today What I recommend: The 2015 Kelli Ann Chardonnay and 2015 Shell Ridge Pinot Noir. The Chardonnay is aged in French oak and has a wonderful nose of pear, golden apple, sweet lemon, and spices. The blackberry, pomegranate, orange zest, and cedar aromas of the Pinot perfectly express the richness of the Goldridge loam from which the grapes are harvested.

Best Buys in the Market, 1 star New Pinots will be featured in next month’s edition, but a few recent Best Buys favorites deserve mention while they still might be found…and four very affordable bottlings, the (One Star)*LA CREMA Sonoma Coast 2015, its cellarmate, the (One Star)*LA CREMA Monterey 2015...