In preparation for our National Rosé Day party, I ran around Woodinville for two weekdays and two weekend days buying local Rosé wines to add to our collection.
We wanted to offer our party guests a diverse selection of Rosés to sample, and we tried to grab as many different Rosés as possible. We missed some important ones (For example, Torii Mor was closed the weekday we stopped by, and we avoid the busy Hollywood District on crowded summer weekends. Also, I forgot to stop by Warr-King wines to buy one of theirs, shoot!) Also, some wineries, such as Sol Stone, sell their Rosé to wine club members only – fair enough!
Gard Vintners and a few other tasting rooms hadn’t yet released their 2018 Rosés yet – we’ll just have to throw yet another Rose party in July!
Take a look at some of the Washington Rosés we gathered (hoarded?)
“This Old Porch” is by Sparkman Cellars. It’s a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Malbec, 10% Syrah, 5% Merlot, and 5% Petite Sirah.
“Moments” is by Eye of the Needle Winery. It’s made from 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot. Only 110 cases were produced.
Columbia Winery’s 2018 Rosé is a Grenache Rosé from Horse Heaven Hills. This was one of our very favorite label designs of the year, by the way.
Tsillan Cellars’ “Bocciolo di Rosa” is an estate wine blended from Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Malbec, Merlot and Sangiovese.
Brian Carter Cellars’ 2018 “Abracadabra” Rosé doesn’t have any blend info on the website, unfortunately. Still, it’s one of our favorites – fabulous color and so delicious!
Lauren Ashton Cellars’ 2018 Rosé is a fascinating blend of Grenache, Mourvedre, Cinsaut, and Counoise. (We’re noticing quite a bit more Counoise in Woodinville wines lately!)
Milbrandt Vineyards’ 2018 Rosé is a blend of 73% Syrah and 27% Tempranillo, from the Columbia Valley AVA.
We were extra excited to pick up this bottle of JM Cellars’ 2018 Rosé because it’s a 100% Cinsaut!
Also, we were intrigued by Isenhower Cellars’ Vin Gris Rosé. It was aged in stainless steel.
Kennedy Shah Rosé wine is sold at the Woodhouse Wine Estates in the West Valley District of Woodinville. It’s from the Yakima Valley AVA.
Genoa Cellars didn’t have their 2018 Rosé out yet, but I didn’t complain – I was looking forward to tasting their 2017 “Wind’s Eye” Rosé – a blend of Syrah and Grenache.
Avennia’s 2018 L’Egerie Rosé is a blend of Grenache and Mourvedre. It’s now sold out – I’m glad I ran in and bought one while I still could!
Our party wouldn’t have been complete without the 2018 Rosé from the Grande Dame of Woodinville wineries, Chateau Ste. Michelle. It was made from 72% Syrah and 28% Merlot grapes.
Finn Hill’s “Blondie” 2018 Rosé is a Rosé of Sangiovese.
Matthews’ 2018 Rosé is a Cabernet Franc. (You can also buy it in a magnum in their tasting room!)
We have a soft spot for wine made by women winemakers, so we made a priority to run into the Damsel Cellars tasting room to pick up a bottle of Damsel Cellars’ “Phyllis” Rosé, a GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre) blend.
Love that Red Winery, as you can surmise, makes “Love that Rosé.” It’s a Syrah-dominant GSM blend.
One of our favorite labels is the “Spring Run” 2018 Rosé from Novelty Hill Januik. It’s also a Syrah-dominant GSM blend. $2 from every bottle purchased is donated to Salmon Safe.
We’ll likely be throwing another couple of Rosé parties this summer, as our party guests didn’t quite make it through all 61 of the bottles (ha, ha!) We feel so privileged to live in such close proximity to Woodinville and its tasting rooms full of delicious wines, knowledgeable and friendly staff, and opportunities to try so many different wines.
Stay tuned for our upcoming posts highlighting more Rosé wines from Woodinville, Washington tasting rooms!
Which of the above wines are you most tempted to taste now? Let us know in the comments below.
-Carrie
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