A Flowery Song

Background: Organic rosé wine made from 100% Moschofilero. This varietal is more normally used for white wines, but some producers use extended contact with the pinkish skins to add colour and deepen flavour.

Nose: Floral rose and ripe watermelon.

Taste: Dry, with a medium-light acidity and some strawberry notes join the rose and watermelon.

Overall: A light, versatile wine that matches well to a wide range of food.

Background: This pink wine comes from the Bonny Doon Vineyard in California. “Vin gris” is a traditional French term for wines made from red grapes with no maceration, usually fermented to dryness. The “de Cigare” is a reference to the fact that this is a pink version of Bonny Doon's “Le Cigare Volant”, a dry red wine.

Presentation: Clear glass bottle with a screw-top closure. Pours a clear light pink with orange highlights. 13% ABV.

Nose: Fresh and fruity; grapefruit and strawberry.

Taste: Bone-dry but fruity, with mild acidity and some floral notes. Slightly astringent finish.

Overall: Clean and refreshing, full-bodied. Pairs well with spicy Asian foods.