By: Ed “The Wine Guy:
Gone are the days of sickenly-sweet,
heavy Rose' wines. Now, the Rose' of choice is dry (not sweet), light, with
hints of fruit (strawberry, peach, melon, citrus), and refreshingly crisp and
clean (due to its acidity). Aime Roquesante is one of these wines which have
become known as the Provence style of Rose'. Just a few years ago, Harney's had
about a dozen Rose' wines to satisfy the palates of our clients; now we have at
least three times that number, the majority of which are of the Provence style.
Aime Roquesante is a blend of the varietals: Cinsault, Grenache, and Syrah; it
is salmon in color, with a creamy mouthfeel. I suggest serving it as an
aperitif, as an accompaniment to salads, to chicken, fish, and seafood dishes,
and to clambakes. Taste and see!