627534 Sat Jun 13 07:08:05 -0700 2009 10 34 Wine 0 4769254 This was a surprising but incredible find last night. Cool Vines, a boutique wine shop, recommended this to pair with Thai food (I requested a rose). It was $13/bottle, and may become our favourite wine for the summer, considering our penchant for spicy food. Unlike many roses I've been recommended in the northeast (mostly honey-sweet), this had a dry finish (only a very mild hint of Gala apple) with a spike of white pepper. We had it at a cool room temperature (passing on the option of having it quickly chilled) and that worked well to bring out its mild but pleasing flavours. It was refreshing that that there was no aftertaste, which reminded me of having a slightly under-ripe strawberry to cleanse the palate between bites. Not even a hint of oak, which was fine by me. Sat Jun 13 07:08:05 -0700 2009 224238 Caralien 1 4769477 Pineau d'Aunis, a.k.a. Chenin noir. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pineau_d'Aunis Sat Jun 13 09:10:14 -0700 2009 4769254 28703 RicRios 2 4769499 I misread the label we photographed at the restaurant; thanks for the correction. Sat Jun 13 09:21:57 -0700 2009 4769477 224238 Caralien 1 4769980 "Unlike many roses I've been recommended in the northeast (mostly honey-sweet), this had a dry finish (only a very mild hint of Gala apple) with a spike of white pepper." What "honey-sweet" Roses have you had? Never experienced this phenomenon. Thanks Sat Jun 13 13:42:51 -0700 2009 4769254 26180 Chinon00 2 4770096 None were memorable enough to write down the names for reference purposes. My favourite was from Navarro, but that is difficult to find outside of California. Do you have any recommendations for roses distributed in the North East? Sat Jun 13 14:38:14 -0700 2009 4769980 224238 Caralien 3 4770136 Typical roses from Spain, Italy and the entire south of France I've personally never found to be "honey-sweet". Tavel is a pretty easily obtainable rose. Thanks Sat Jun 13 14:57:53 -0700 2009 4770096 26180 Chinon00 4 4770171 I like Muga for an inexpensive and dry rose. Sat Jun 13 15:19:40 -0700 2009 4770136 10985 MMRuth 4 4770191 It may be that in my quest for finding locally produced fare, including wine, what I found from the roses was sweet. I do agree that those from other regions are generally drier. I'm still looking for more roses, but know that until I use up my case of imported olive oil from Greece and until I can find drier roses, I may be SOL when it comes to dry roses within 50 or even 300 miles from where I live (recommendations welcomed!). Sat Jun 13 15:31:31 -0700 2009 4770136 224238 Caralien 5 4770230 Where do you live Nebraska? My Total wine in Claymont, Delaware carries at least a dozen dry roses from France, Italy and Spain. It ain't that hard. - Chateau de Segries Tavel Rose - J. Vidal Fleury Tavel Rose - E. Guigal Tavel Rose - Domaine Fontanyl Rose de Provence Sat Jun 13 15:51:16 -0700 2009 4770191 26180 Chinon00 6 4770269 local producers=within 50 miles production from where I live (Princeton, NJ), from locally produced grapes (the northeast has a long history of wine production; we're still searching for local producers with quality wines to match the incredible locally made produce, beer, fish, dairy, and meat) local purveyors: yes, they have everything from around the globe, but I'm doing my best to be mindful and conscious of the economy and the environment Thanks for the recommendations Sat Jun 13 16:09:46 -0700 2009 4770230 224238 Caralien 7 4770382 No problem. The Loire Valley wine that you highlighted in the title of your post confused me as to your desire. Sat Jun 13 17:05:41 -0700 2009 4770269 26180 Chinon00