Domaine de Pennautier Rosé 2016 $19.99

October 30, 2017By Yvonne

Don’t let the ultra-pale, barely-apricot hue fool you because this southern French star has flavour in spades.  Soft stonefruit, chalky, delicacy on the nose leads to a snappy-dry, clean-as-a-whistle mid palate that rolls out fresh rockmelon and pepper.  Flinty and fabulous. Sip with: pan seared gurnard topped with mint, melon and basil salsa. www.poshslosh.co.nz

Yvonne Lorkin Canvas Column for Oct 28 2017

October 29, 2017By Yvonne

You think you’re Kaiser Sosé on the outside, but you’re actually Ruthie Rosé on the inside, am I right? Viento Aliseo Rosado 2015 $15.99 Organic, biodynamically crafted rosé or ‘rosado’ here from the folk at Dominio De Punctum in Spain’s La Mancha region.  Made from 100% bobal grapes (the name derives from ‘bovale’ after the … Read More