I love this time of year. Rosé is being released and I get to be on the receiving end of it, thanks to Lauren Ashton Cellars! The release of Lauren Ashton Cellars (LAC) rosé comes with a bit more anticipation though. You see, every year owners Kit and Riinu along with the Lauren Ashton team get together and select a beneficiary to receive a portion of the proceeds from the rosé sales during their release event. This year, “Release the Rosé” is taking place on April 21-22 in the LAC tasting studio (love the usage of “studio” – so much more chic than “room”) and proceeds are going to Northshore Schools Foundation. Northshore Schools Foundation is a non-profit charity that enriches the educational experience for students, supports teachers and makes a meaningful contribution to public education and the community by raising funds, building partnerships and filling educational gaps in line with District priorities. I think we can all agree that any organization with a desire to contribute to the positive growth of children is a great thing.
Reflecting winemaker Kit’s approach of making French style wine, the 2017 rosé is a blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre, and 20% Counnoise. On the nose, this rosé is a delightful fusion of strawberry, watermelon and pink grapefruit mingling with zesty orange and white flowers. The palate brings out more of the same and is enhanced by pleasing, bright licorice flavors.
LAC rosé sold out of the previous vintage quickly so much anticipation has surrounded this new release. In the past, the release weekend has sold over 400 bottles of LAC rosé and hopes are to surpass that this year. If you would like to purchase a bottle…or case of this beautiful rosé all while helping a great cause, click here .
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