rosé – THE GRAPE BELT

The Arrogant Frog — Worth A Kiss

A few years ago I introduced readers of The Grape Belt to the wines of Domaine Paul Mas from the Languedoc region in southern France, extolling their impressive combination of quality and low prices. (https://thegrapebelt.com/2016/07/20/head-to-the-south-of-france/) Well, we’re back again with a look at a few more of their wines, this time under the whimsical label, The […]

by Tom Riley

Can It Get Any Better?

If you had told me a year ago, or even six months, that I’d be excited about the growing potential of canned wine, I would have laughed and said I don’t think so. There’s a fair chance my tone of voice would have been condescending. Yes, I would have laughed. And, I would have been […]

by Tom Riley

Can I Get You Some Wine?

While the weather in many parts of the country is beyond horrible right now, in not too many weeks we will be staring summer square in the face. We’ll start spending more time on the patio, in the backyard, at the beach, or around the pool. And we’re going to want something to drink. So, […]

by Tom Riley

Pink? Time To Think…For Yourself

Even if you tried, you could not keep up with the media frenzy going on right now around rosé. Pink is the new, well, you name it. In the wine world, it’s one of top stories. And the clamor shows no signs of stopping any time soon. I drink a lot of pink. And my […]

by Tom Riley

UPDATE Tasting Notes

Latest entries include two superb New York State rieslings, a beautiful rosé from the south of France, and four special reds from Italy, California, and the Basque Country. Cheers! WHITE 7/10/12 2009 Ravines Dry Riesling Argetsinger Vineyard, Finger Lakes (12.5% abv., $29.95, Empire Wines NYS): A pale green-gold wine with a clean nose filled with mint, apples, […]

by Tom Riley

In The Pink

Have you ever had that situation where you get together with two of your friends who have never met each other? You figure that because you get along with both of them, then they’ll get along with each other. But when they finally do meet, it’s clear that they just don’t match up. Last week […]

by Tom Riley

2010 Saint André de Figuiére Cotes de Provence Cuvee Magili

PINK 4/9/12 2010 Saint André de Figuiére Cotes de Provence Cuvee Magili (13% abv., $18, Paul Marcus Wines): A bright but pale salmon pink, this youthful wine is classic Provence, with aromas and flavors of strawberry and watermelon and just enough earthy minerality to give it some backbone. Crisp, mouth-watering acid is refreshing and easily […]

by Tom Riley

2010 Gaia Estates “14-18h” Agiorgitiko Peloponnisos

PINK 4/6/12 2010 Gaia Estates “14-18h” Agiorgitiko Peloponnisos (13% abv., $17.99, Du Vin Fine Wines): Brilliant blast of sunshine in the glass, think a Jolly Rancher watermelon candy running on electricity. The nose is mild, but enough to give off aromas of white flowers, a bit of wet stone, and ripe strawberries. Refreshing in the mouth […]

by Tom Riley

Geek Of The Week — Rosé

In this section of The Grape Belt we’ll offer snapshots of wines and grapes and regions that most folks might not know or be very knowledgeable about. If more people learn more about wines other than the basic varieties they find in their supermarket or discount liquor store, we increase the chances that the good […]