The Wine Thread

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by hammondc

Any input from you fellas regarding a Rose'? As much as I love my reds, it is summer and I need something a bit lighter.

Tavel is a good style of Rose to look for.

[hammondc]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Tavel is a good style of Rose to look for.

Thanks a bunch. So Tavel is a varietal of Rose? I thought Rose was just rose. This is uncharted territory for me.

Any reccos for other varietals to look for? Historically, I do not like whites because they tend to be very sharp and usually too sweet. I do like a Viogner from time to time. Seems like most wine pros recommend a Viogner for lovers of red wines.

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by hammondc

Thanks a bunch. So Tavel is a varietal of Rose? I thought Rose was just rose. This is uncharted territory for me.

Any reccos for other varietals to look for? Historically, I do not like whites because they tend to be very sharp and usually too sweet. I do like a Viogner from time to time. Seems like most wine pros recommend a Viogner for lovers of red wines.

Tavel is an appealation in Rhone and their Rose is quite famous: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tavel_AOC. Guigal is a good and easy to find brand for this wine.