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Friday, March 11, 2011



Last fall David and I attended a local wine tasting event. We had not been before and were surprised at the overwhelming selection of wines available to taste from a large variety of vineyards both local and international. Glass in hand, I was ready to dive in but as you can imagine, after several tastes, and various palate cleansing foods the flavors began to mingle and I was no longer sure what I really wanted to choose to keep on my list for future purchase. David, who is not as adventuresome as I when it comes to trying new food and beverage mentioned that he really liked a Rose that was featured by 3 Horse Ranch Vineyard of Snake River Valley, Idaho. Delighted that he tried something new and liked it enough to suggest, I took special note and added the Rose to my list.

I decided to serve the Rose with dinner one evening to my unsuspecting husband just to see if he would comment again – and he did. This wine is a blend of Merlot and Grenache grapes, the latter having less acid and tannin but more sugars, making it a perfect choice to create this slightly dry, very versatile French style Rose.

3 Horse Ranch Rose, Reserve 2009, is very nice, slightly sweet, yet with a touch of tartness that has just a hint of raspberry. The beautiful light pink color would be wonderful be to serve with brunch, lunch or early dinners as it’s light color lends to a pretty setting and its subtle crisp characteristic would not overwhelm lighter menu choices.

3 Horse Ranch Vineyard has several selections offered locally. All are moderately priced at an average of $13 a bottle. I have tried a few varieties and so far the Reserve 2009 Rose is the favorite!

2 comments:

  1. Sounds like I need to try it if David suggested it!

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  2. I think you would enjoy it. It is very nice.

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