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Sip of the Day

March 12, 2021

Day #71 of the year.

Maison Saleya

Flower seeds, starter pots, soil, spade, gardening gloves, rosé: check. It is National Plant a Flower Day, and it is time to start your flower seeds to enjoy beautiful blooms all spring and summer. I am planting some new varieties of peonies, dahlias, and marigolds this year to beautify my Brooklyn fire-escape garden. To give my labor of love a sense of occasion, I have picked up a bottle of Maison Saleya Rosé, aptly named for the famous Cours Saleya flower market in Nice, Côte d’Azur. This Provencal-style Rosé is a breath of summer in a glass. With its salmon color and aromas of tropical fruit, it is a perfect sipping companion while you are getting your green thumb on. Santé!

ORIGIN

Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence, France

Grapes

70% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 5% Cinsault

Tasting Notes

Beautiful light rose-salmon color with aromas of ripe tropical fruit, revealing accents of tangerine and hints of ginger. The palate is broad and rich, with well-spiced flavors of raspberry, currant, and dark cherry. The finish is long and rich. Serve chilled and enjoy.

Food Match

Enjoy as an aperitif with friends, pair with rustic or summery recipes, barbeque, or even take-out.

AUTHOR:

Vesselina Stoyanova

Vesselina Stoyanova, WSET II, attended gastronomy school in Bulgaria before migrating to the United States in 1991. She has worked in the wine and spirits industry for over 20 years and uses her combined knowledge of wine and food to create extraordinary combinations. Vessie is our go-to expert on perfect pairings providing recipe inspiration and culinary wisdom.