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AIME ROQUESANTE COTES DE PROVENCE ROSE' FRANCE

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!