WEEKLY UPDATE THE WINE NEWS May 31, 2018 WINE UPDATE Rosé Wines The issue this week features all things PINK. 2017 Domaine Andre Neveu Rosé “Le Grand Fricambault” Sancerre Loire Quick teaser here, with many more inside! $26.99/$23.39/$21.05 2017 Beckham Estate Vineyard Olivia’s Pinot Noir Rose Oregon ($17.99) The Neveu family has been based in the heart of the Chavignol vineyards for generations. “There are some lactic notes on the nose. The attack is round and supple. The centre of the mouth has “We love Rosé! Named for our youngest volume. Overall it is soft and well balanced by a touch of tannin at the finish. The lingering finish daughter Olivia, this Rosé heralds the flavors shows spicy notes of pepper and thyme.” —Winemaker notes. New vintage. A staff favorite. of summer. Picked over three different passes through the vineyard and pressed right away to 2017 Château Peyrassol Cuvée of the Commanderie Rosé Côtes de Provence ferment and age in neutral barrels. There is a pale $26.99/$23.39/$21.05 blush color, mouthwatering acidity and notes of apricots, honeydew and grapefruit.” With its beginnings dating back to the middle ages, this beautiful Rosé is both elegant and –Winemaker notes. mineral with bright acidity and floral red fruit. It carries a beautiful pale pink color, a lovely fruit blossom nose and finishes crisply dry with a stony touch, resulting in a Rosé that is lively, fresh 2017 Julien Braud “Forty Ounce” Rosé and full-bodied. A classic Provençal Rosé from Neal Rosenthal Imports. New vintage. Vin de France (1L) ($15.99) 2017 Syncline Rosé McKinley Springs Vineyard Horse Heaven Hills $21.99/$18.99/$17.09 “This Rosé is a blend of 53% Gamay, 33% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 4% Pineau “The 2017 is delightfully fresh and complex. Presenting pure aromas of early spring strawberries d’Aunis. A serious Rosé with a vibrant pink hue and flavors of citrus zest and watermelon. A blend of 40% Mourvèdre, 33% Grenache and 27% laced with gorgeous flavors of white cherries Cinsault.” –Winemaker notes. New vintage. and strawberry with a hint of marjoram. The palate is full for a rosé and keeps on going using 2017 Dunham Cellars Rosé of Cabernet Franc Double Canyon Vineyard Columbia Valley organic and biodynamic practices. Julien Braud, $23.99/$18.69/$16.82 Winemaker. “Opens with aromas of ripe strawberry, melon and grapefruit zest. With minimal skin contact, 2017 Domaine de Fontsainte Rosé the color is a beautifully delicate pale pink. Lively acidity balances the crisp flavors with a Corbières Gris de Gris ($14.69) refreshing minerality that provides a cleansing finish and beckons for another sip! 70% stainless steel, 30% concrete egg.” –Winemaker notes. New item. The 2017 has a delicate, pale salmon color, tantalizing as ever, and it is succulently fruity on 2017 François Chidaine Rosé Touraine Loire Valley $21.99/$18.69/$16.82 the nose and palate. ‘Succulent’ in the sense of biting into a ripe fruit—or, rather, a cornucopia A blend of Gamay and Grolleau from organically farmed estate fruit. The wine offers a floral nose of ripe fruits—and feeling them burst under your with hints of currants, along with excellent acidity and the mineral core from one of the greats of teeth, spattering your taste buds with delectable the Loire Valley. Raised in steel tank, it’s a seductive, amply textured yet refreshing Rosé, with red flavors of fresh citrus and berries. And then, the berry and grenadine fruit shot through with peppery complexity and a mouthwatering, bitter- finish: crisp, dry, lip-smacking as ever. Kermit sweet finish. New item. Lynch Wine Merchant. Always sells out! 2017 Beckham Estate Vineyard Olivia’s Pinot Noir Rose Chehalem Mountains Oregon Leschi Market’s Wine Department $21.99/$17.99/$16.19 Steve, Ken, Ed, Kenny, John, Chad, Lisa, and “We love Rosé! Named for our youngest daughter Olivia, this Rosé heralds the flavors of summer. Catherine Picked over three different passes through the vineyard and pressed right away to ferment and TABLE OF CONTENTS age in neutral barrels. There is a pale blush color, mouthwatering acidity and notes of apricots, Red Wines. 1 honeydew and grapefruit.” –Winemaker notes. New item. White Wines . 2 2017 Âme du Vin Rosé Côtes de Provence $19.99/$16.99/$15.29 PRICING IN THIS NEWSLETTER: List price/Leschi Market’s price/Our 6 A Rosé of distinctive elegance. Expressive notes of fresh apricot, citrus and jasmine flowers delight bottle price. Prices subject to change the senses, yielding an exceptional Rosé with balance. Dry, crisp, polished and pure with an easy- without notice. going finish. A 70%/30% Garnache/Cinsault blend, it is grown and produced at the Caves du Commandeur estate near the Provençale village of Montfort-sur-Argens. New item. FOLLOW US for news and updates at 2017 Domaine de l’Hortus Bergerie de l’Hortus Rosé Pic Saint Loup Coteaux du Languedoc www.facebook.com/LeschiMarket and $19.99/$16.99/$15.29 at twitter.com/leschimarket. This Languedoc Rosé reveals gourmet aromas dominated by raspberry and strawberry. Very TO SIGN UP to receive reminders of pleasant softness and volume. Long finish is very rich in fruits, accompanied by spicy notes. A new monthly newsletters and weekly blend of 35% Syrah, 35% Grenache and 30% Mourvèdre. New vintage. updates, and other news, please email [email protected]. Leschi Market | 103 Lakeside Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 | Mon-Sat 8am–8pm, Sun 8am–7pm | 206.322.0700 | www.leschimarket.com | 1 WEEKLY UPDATE —THE WINE NEWS List price/Leschi Market’s price/Our 6 bottle price. Prices subject to change without notice. 2017 Aix Rosé Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence $19.99/$16.99/$15.29 2017 Rezabal Txakoli Rosé Hondarrabi Spain $17.99/$13.09/$11.78 “Aix Rosé 2017 is the result of great passion and dedication to produce Rezabal winery is a third generation family-owned estate. The vineyard the best possible rosé. The hypnotizing pale pink color of this vintage is established in the best hillsides, and is strongly influenced by the daily reveals the fruity freshness of top quality Provence rosé. Its generous sea breeze. The Rosé is made with 80% Hondarrabi Beltza and 20% taste, harmonious structure and long finish makes it the perfect rosé to Hondarrabi Zuri. Aromatic, dry and slightly effervescent. It has delicate drink with friends all day long.” –Winemaker notes. New vintage. flavors of wild strawberries, bright acidity and great minerality. 2017 Les Tètes Rosé Azay-le-Rideau Touraine Loire Valley New item. $19.99/$15.99/$14.39 2017 Moulin De Gassac Rose Guilhem Languedoc Roussillon “Les Tètes is a small project started in 2011 by four friends, including $16.99/$13.09/$11.78 the famous winemaker Nicolas Grosbois. The idea is simple, to propose Aromas of fresh picked strawberries and crushed red fruits – raspberries and vinify friends’ wines, wines without making headaches. Each and cherries – get a lift from floral accents and a hint of citrus rind. partner has a primary wine project, but works together to produce the In the mouth, it’s bright and crisp but also fleshy and rich, with loads Les Tètes. 60% Grolleau and 40% Gamay. Certified Organic.” of ripe berry fruit and just a touch of mineral. It fills your mouth with –Winemakers notes. New item. flavor and fun before the acids come up on the finish. Equal parts Syrah 2017 Julien Braud “Forty Ounce” Rosé Vin de France (1L) and Carignan. New vintage. $19.99/$15.99/$14.39 2017 Mr. Pink” Rose Columbia Valley $18.99/$12.99/$11.69 “This Rosé is a blend of 53% Gamay, 33% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc “Last year’s cult Rosé is back, and better than ever! Perfectly pink, with and 4% Pineau d’Aunis. A serious Rosé with a vibrant pink hue laced flavors full of fresh picked cherries, crisp watermelon, pomegranates, and with gorgeous flavors of white cherries and strawberry with a hint of lip smacking acidity to balance out the mouthwatering fruit sweetness, marjoram. The palate is full for a rosé and keeps on going using organic this years “Mr. Pink” deserves to be stocked in your fridge. But just like and biodynamic practices. Julien Braud, Winemaker. New item. last year, do NOT wait until the warm summer months, as it will be 2017 Domaine de Fontsainte Rosé Corbières Gris de Gris long gone. Stock up while you can! A blend of Sangiovese and Syrah.” $18.99/$14.69/$13.22 -Mark McNeilly (Mark Ryan Winery) and Trey Busch (Sleight of Hand Cellars). New vintage. The 2017 has a delicate, pale salmon color, tantalizing as ever, and it is succulently fruity on the nose and palate. ‘Succulent’ in the sense 2017 Barnard Griffin Rosé of Sangiovese Columbia Valley of biting into a ripe fruit—or, rather, a cornucopia of ripe fruits—and $19.99/$10.79/$9.71 feeling them burst under your teeth, spattering your taste buds with “Mouthwatering raspberry, orange and pomegranate flavors are balanced delectable flavors of fresh citrus and berries. And then, the finish: crisp, by the perfect amount of juicy acidity. Dry, tangy and vibrant! Just a dry, lip-smacking as ever. Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant. touch of lime and mineral notes checks in on the long finish.” New vintage. A winner! Always sells out! –Winemaker notes. New vintage. 2017 Pierre Marie Chermette of Domaine du Vissoux Griottes Rose 2017 Domaine Nabor Gris de Nabor Rosé IGP Gard Beaujolais $17.99/$13.99/$12.59 $13.99/$9.39/$8.45 Did you know that Beaujolais produces a delicious Rosé from the “This Rosé is bright and glistening with a raspberry pink tint.