QUO 2010 ROSE GARNACHA

This is the time of year for rosé and, though we have a pageful of excellent French rosés in the front of the newsletter (see page 2), this little Spaniard endeared itself to us quite readily (and easily, we must add). How? Quite simple-- Quo charmed us.The color is a vivid ruby, ripe strawberry red that instantly catches the eye. The nose is redolent with strawberry and cherry fruits, rose bud and a hint of lemon zest. The palate continues the show-- the mouthfeel is luxuriously viscous and fat and, with the brilliant fresh fruit flavors (more mixed berries, strawberry), might make you think this is more of a sweet rosé. It is, instead, pleasantly dry and will go well with a myriad of summer foods from light grilled fare to meats and cheeses to a grand aioli fête. The finish lingers and leaves a wondrous flavor of strawberries with a hint of cream-- simply delicious and perfect for the season.