6MAR05 Barnard Griffin ROSÉ OF SANGIOVESE, Columbia Valley, Washington 2022
4 and 6 bottle levels $21 (member price $18)
100% Sangiovese 12.9% ABV
Barnard Griffin Winery began in 1983 with borrowed grapes and a rented cellar, the dream of founders Deborah Barnard and Rob Griffin. It has since become one of Washingtoni’s most enduring and award-winning wineries. At the helm then and now is the most experienced winemaker in Washington State, Rob Griffin. Although production is a modest 7000 cases, over the decades, this wine has become one of the U.S.A.’s most famous rosé wines, known for zippy acidity and big flavors. Barnard Griffin Rosé of Sangiovese has a deep salmon/orange hue with vibrant notes of tart cherry, pomegranate, strawberry, orange zest. Aged in stainless steel.
Food Pairing Suggestions:
This juicy rosé pairs perfectly with al fresco dining served with regional dishes such as tapenade topped crostini, Fougasse (the French version of focaccia) topped with olives, bacon, chevre and herbes de Provence, or Pissaladière with anchovy and caramelized onion. Or simply savor a glass with Asian-style shrimp spring rolls, chicken tagine with olive couscous, ratatouille, bouillabaisse, fried fish tacos, sesame grilled tuna with jasmine rice, pork chops with peach compote, and your favorite hand tossed pizza. This picnic perfect rosé loves every type of cheese; try it with a goat cheese spread on crostini and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.