With the continued persistence of cool weather, it feels more like the 97th day of January than the final days of April. Consequently, we are all eager (extremely eager at this point) for the arrival of spring. Thankfully, daffodils in the garden outside my apartment and a few cameo appearances of warmth and sunshine provide a glimmer of hope.
These harbingers of spring further fueled my desire for all things fresh and green as I headed to the grocery store in search of springtime such as ramps, peas and asparagus for our dinner guest last weekend.
While I always advocate the consumption of rosé all year round, there’s no denying that its freshness and lightness underscore the season and are a welcome change from the heavy reds of wintertime dinners. Plus, I really enjoy the marriage of rose and vegetables.
A beautiful option is the Sokol Blosser Estate Rosé of Pinot Noir 2017, Dundee Hills, OR ($25.00). Pale salmon/onion skin in color, this wine offers up lovely notes of peach, watermelon and candy floss on the nose, giving way to a dry, fresh pala
te with bright acidity, flavors of peach, floral, and cherry along with a hint of earthy depth on the finish, long length.