I'm happy to report it's not just me.
There are a few blogs I follow; it's nice to see I'm not the only one slacking on posts. I don't know why. The stars probably. I'm just glad I'm not the only one. This makes me feel just a bit less guilty about not taking the ten minutes to write a little wine review.
Rosé!
The weather has been beautiful lately, and with warm temperatures and sunshine comes Rosé wines. I had a birthday a few weeks ago, and after an afternoon drinking beer at Hopworks
(Which happens to have a phenomenal Happy Hour, check it out next time you're in Portland) I convinced the drinking companion to head across scary SE Powell to the equally scary looking wine shop and lounge, Vino Vixens. He loves me and wants me to be happy, and it was my birthday. He resigned himself to losing an hour of his life while I shop for wine.
Ok. So yeah, Vino Vixens is located in a nondescript strip mall next to a bowling alley and Acme Doughnuts. The sign was hand painted (I say was, they just got a fancy new sign) and the hours stated they were closed. I tried the door anyway, it's just what I do. The door opened..and there stood friendly Dominic. Or was it Derek. Damnit. Friendly man who's name started with a D. He explained they were having a private party that evening but would be happy to show us around. The place is huge. And cool. High celings and foosball. They also hold wine classes and have their own bowling league. I was shocked that in all the time I've lived in Portland, I've never visited this cool wine shop blocks from my house.
D asked what I was in the mood for and I answered a kick-ass Rosé. He strolled over and picked out this little gem, a 2008 Spanish Monastrell Rosé from Castillo di Jumilla. $8.99
The first thing I noticed was it's the color of watermelons. Not green, I mean the inside of a watermelon. It was an absolutely beautiful ruby colored Rosé. The nose was crisp strawberry and raspberry with a bit of Monastrell cracked pepper. One of my favorite flavor combinations is strawberry with black pepper. Let's not judge.
Full, balanced acidity, very dry. Absolutely perfect for a late summer evening on the front porch with three guys who ride motorcycles and smoke cigarettes, holding glasses of pink wine. I love men who can drink pink wine.
I'm buying a case.
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