Monday, February 20, 2012

Mauzac Rose


   A refined member of the straightforward Gaillac grape family. This off-dry example from Domaines Plageoles offers softer apple and pear flavors than the zesty green apple common in Mauzac Blanc sparklers. Methode rurale fermentation in the bottle yields a pleasant fine-grained carbonation.
   From Astor Wines in New York, about $25. Stock up when you’re in Gaillac.
   Food pairing: This helped us end Family Reunion Pizza Night on a light note, accompanying a tricolore salad of arugula, radicchio and endive with some fresh citrus. The wine’s mild acidity and gentle sweetness might also fit well with cheese, say brie on a cracker with a Granny Smith slice.

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