Two bottles of pink wine
He said: Scribe Winery Rosé of Pinot Noir, 2015 (SonomaValley, CA) $35Rosés are usually red wines that have been “short vatted,” meaning they’ve only spent a short time with the skins, which results in a lighter color and acidity. They are fresh and released young, right when you want something bright and luscious in the glass. This one from Scribe Winery has beautiful fresh citrus fruit, minerals, a slate nose, and a hint of salt air. It’s world-class—the closest thing to Sancerre rosé I’ve found. The crisp acid and subtle melon fruit finish make you want sip after sip. Pair it with salty grilled salmon. Available at France 44 Wines & Spirits, 4351 France Ave. S., Mpls., 612-925-3252, france44.com.
She said: Red Car Rosé of Pinot Noir, 2015 (West Sonoma Coast, CA) $25The first rosés of spring are the wine world’s first crocuses pushing up through snow-flecked soil. I think the most elegant is this one from Red Car, a pale pink rendition of everyone’s favorite red grape, here made just a bit fun as raspberry and cranberry throw a cheery veil over the sleek and serious wine beneath. Buy yourself a bottle and a pot of tulips, and raise a toast to another happy turn around the sun. Available at Solo Vino, 517 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-602-9515, solovinowines.com, and Henry & Son, 811 Glenwood Ave., Mpls., 612-200-9517, shophenryandson.com.
