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blends), and Argentina (Rhone blends,
some Bordeaux varietals). But the wines
are hard to find in the U.S., and we haven’t
tasted many lately to provide any insights.

If you are ever in a quandary about
whether to serve a white or red wine with a
dish, consider rosé. Taste your way through
different regions to find styles you like.
Consider interesting new combinations that
might delight your senses or at least leave
you with a new treat for warm weather
quaffing. Cheers!

Three Recent Finds

Paso Robles 2023 Tablas Creek Patelin
de Tablas Rosé ($28). Grenache, Mourve-
dre, Counoise, and Vermentino blend.
Light-mid copper, low viscosity (13.0 alc.);
floral, peachy, strawberry nose; low-mid
acids; mid-body; good depth; semi-long red
fruit finish. 16-16.5/90-91.

Easy sipping $29 Willamette, Oregon,
2023 Lange Rosé of Pinot Noir. Mid-salmon,
some viscosity (12.1 alc.); strawberry, red
fruit, clove, floral nose; mid acids; mid-
body; semi-long, fruit, crisp finish. 16/90.

Value $23 Rose 2022 Mathilde
Chapoutier Côtes de Provence Grand Fer-
rage. Mid-copper/orange, some viscosity
(13% alc.); peachy, tropical, citrus, rose
petal nose; low-mid acids; mid fruit; good
semi-long, tasty, red fruit finish. 16/90.

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