Mid-August last summer a crisis hit the Hamptons. The entire stock of Wolffer Rosé had been sold out. It was an absurdly good year for the Wolffer vintage, and we found our selves scouring wine shops deep in the Springs to find the last case. This year, we're planning ahead. Wolffer has just released their 2007 Rosé—producing 4,000 cases this year to prepare for the inevitable deluge—so stock up ASAP. According to LennDevours (which is a great East End wine blog) this year's rosé is:
"A beautiful pale (extremely pale) copper-salmon color, the nose is very
reminiscent of sauvignon blanc with fresh squeezed citrus aromas –-
grapefuit, lemon and lime –- with subtle hints of herbs and briary
strawberry. On the palate, it continues its impersonation of a dry
white wine with grapefruit and lemon staying in the forefront. Only as
it warms do some strawberry and raspberry notes emerge. Medium-light
bodied, it has great acidity and is no doubt extremely versatile."
Wolffer Estate Vineyards 2007 Rose [Lenndevours]
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