With so many delicious examples of Maryland rosé we’ll jump on any opportunity to indulge ourselves. A proclamation from winegeeks.com suggests today, August 14, is International Rosé Day. If you have any Maryland rosés on hand, today is a great day to enjoy.
At the 2018 Maryland Comptroller’s Cup, several Maryland wineries were awarded medals for rosés that we’re sure you’ll enjoy. (Check directly with the wineries to be sure they still have bottles of these award-winning examples of Rosé available for sale.)
Best of Class/Gold Medalist
Port of Leonardtown Winery – Chaptico Rosé 2017, CURRENTLY SOLD OUT
In a recent article on the Bay Net, Port of Leonardtown Winery’s winemaker Lauren Zimmerman described the 2017 vintage of Chaptico Rosé as, “…bursting with strawberry and melon flavors and has a touch of sweetness which makes it the perfect wine to enjoy on a warm day on the patio.”
Learn more about Port of Leonardtown Winery.
Silver Medalists
Big Cork Vineyards – Syrah Rosé 2017
About Syrah Rosé, Big Cork Vineyards describes on their website, “This wine is the perfect accompaniment to your summer plans. This lovely wine has hints of strawberries on the nose with a beautiful dry finish.”
Learn more about Big Cork Vineyards.
Boordy Vineyards – Dry Rosé 2017
On the Boordy Vineyards website, readers find the following description for Dry Rosé, “Resembling the classic rosés of Provence, this delicate wine displays aromas of rose petals and strawberries, with a dry finish, making it a versatile dinner wine.”
Learn more about Boordy Vineyards.
Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard – Rose Gray Rosé 2017
With notes of strawberries, vanilla, and tart cherry, this estate-grown Chambourcin rosé stylistically lends itself to a winder-variety of audience due to its depth and complexity.
Learn more about Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard.
Bronze Medalists
Serpent Ridge Vineyard – Cabernet Rosé 2017
Serpent Ridge has the following description of Cabernet Rosé on their website, “This is a delightfully refreshing, off-dry Cabernet Rose using all estate grown fruit from our lower vineyard. It has notes of wild strawberry and fresh cranberry, and finishes with a hint of white pepper.”
Learn more about Serpent Ridge Vineyard.
