Jackie Parker lives in Soulard, a wonderful St. Louis, Mo. neighborhood located between Busch Stadium and Anheuser-Busch InBev Brewery. She sees Clydesdales quite often. She is an active participant in the local food and wine scene. Translation: She likes to eat and drink. An award-winning travel editor and writer, she's a journalist who worked just shy of 15 years at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in many roles, but she's quick tell folks how proud she is that her newspaper career began at The Heath Post and The Paducah Sun. Jackie studied wine at the Culinary Institute of America's St. Helena, Calif. campus in 2011, with winemaker/writer/musician Jeff Morgan. There, she was inspired by Morgan and her classmates to begin writing a blog in an effort to help give Rosé wine its due. She's a native of western Kentucky - West Paducah to be exact - and remembers when her grandfather kept his homemade wine cool in the well house out back, but that doesn't make her an oenophile. We'll expand the conversation to talk about things other than Rosé wine but we'll throw a good buy in every now and then to make sure you're reading. Enjoy the blog!
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Six picks under $20
Sophie Barrett, a wine buyer and owner of Chambers Street Wines in NYC, picks six rosé wines for your consideration.
(Photo - Sulauze Coteaux D'Aix-en-Provence Rosé for $15.99)
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Domaine du Tariquet Rosé de Pressée 2011: Pairs well with pork steak
The combination may not roll off the tongue, but Domaine du Tariquet Rosé de Pressée 2011 and grilled barbecued pork steak go very well together.
With the weather here in St. Louis finally starting to warm up, it's time to get serious about finding Rosés that can be enjoyed with friends, food or both. This one is from Gascony, the southwest region of France and is made up of the following grapes:
30% Merlot
30% Cabernet Franc
25% Syrah
15% Tannat
The taste: Fresh, medium bodied, good alone, also pairs nicely with spicy foods. Ripe strawberries and a deep pink color make this wine is so enjoyable at this time of the year when spring is just about to officially become summer. Delicious.
The bad news is that I can't remember where I bought this bottle of wine. The good news is it's terrific and I wanted to tell you about it.
Now I'm curious about the 2012 vintage.
Price: $15 but your price may vary
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Still time to register for today's "I Love Beer 5k"
You've still got time to register if you want to get in on today's "I Love Beer 5k Run/Walk" in Lafayette Square. The race will start at 5 p.m. at the corner of Park and Mississippi. Registration will be there, too, from 3-4:30 p.m.
The race benefits Cure AHC, a non-profit organization, that exists to find a cure for Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, a rare and painful children’s neurological disorder.
So come on out, it's a beautiful day to run, walk, raise money for a worthy cause, sample terrific local brews and get a cool T-shirt (the top photo is the front of the shirt, bottom photo is the back).
Here are the 9 local craft breweries that will be at the finish line!
4 Hands Brewery (http://www.4handsbrewery.com/) Ferguson Brewery (http://www.fergusonbrewing.com/) Morgan Street Brewery (http://www.morganstreetbrewe…ry.com/) Square One Brewery (http://www.squareonebrewery.com/) Urban Chestnut Brewery (http://urbanchestnut.com/home) Schlafly Brewery (http://schlafly.com/) Civil Life Brewery (http://www.thecivillifebrewingcompany.com/) Perennial Artisan Ales (http://www.perennialbeer.com/) Six Row Brewery (http://sixrowbrewco.com/)
I'll be there with my husband and some friends. Hope to see you there!
#I Love Beer 5k#st. louis#lafayette square#cure ahc#schlafly#perennial artisan ales#six row brewery#4 hands brewery#ferguson brewery#morgan street brewery#square one brewery#urban chestnut brewing company#civil life brewery
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Note to St. Louis - Get your glasses ready - Wine and beer tasting season begins this weekend
This weekend, St. Louis has plenty of beer and wine events for every budget and destination.
GRAPEVINE WINES FREE BEER TASTING Tonight, June 7 - From 6 to 7:30 p.m., check out Grapevine Wines and Cheeses in Kirkwood's "Let's Taste Some Summer / Seasonal Beers." Known for their fabulous monthly wine tastings, this will be a great way to find out about what could be your favorite beer of the summer. Samples will include:
New Holland White Hatter White Pale Ale
O'Fallon Kite Tail
Bell's Oberon
Sam Adam's Porch Rocker
Sam Adam's Summer Ale
Leinenkugel Sunset Wheat
Grand Teton Pursuit of Hoppiness Imperial Red Ale
Wisconsinite Summer Weiss
Schlafly Summer Lager
Founders All Day IPA Session Ale (folo Grapevine Wines and Cheese on FB for the most current info)
ART & AIR Tonight from 6-10 p.m. is the kickoff of a weekend of Art & Air in Webster Groves. Robust will be on hand tonight with Sip & Stroll and sample 24 different wines.
On Saturday, Artful Pairings and Vino van Gogh will give visitors a chance to express their artistic talents on canvas.
ST. LOUIS UNCORKED Get your first sip of summer at St. Louis Uncorked, Saturday, June 8, 2013, from 3-11 p.m. at Soldiers Memorial in downtown St. Louis. They're expecting more than 8,000, so plan accordingly. Cost: $25 for 7 samples and wine glass
Have a great weekend, everyone!
#art and air#grapevine wines#Webster Groves#Schlafly#founders all day ipa#stl uncorked#soldiers memorial#Robust Wine Bar
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Bad weather wipes out Charleville's Norton harvest
On Aug. 1, 2012, my husband, Steve, and I helped harvest Chardonel grapes at Charleville. The photo above is a glimpse of what about 20 people picked that hot summer morning. Later, we were treated to a delicious lunch and all of the liquid refreshments that have made Charleville famous. Thanks again to Jack and Joal Russell for letting us help, learn about grapes and their wonderful hospitality.
The following is a group email I received today from Jack and Joal Russell of Charleville Vineyard Winery and Brewery in Ste Genevieve, Mo.
Hi Everyone!
We are getting questions re: a Norton Harvest so we thought we needed to send everyone an update! We harvested our Chardonel in August--earliest harvest ever!! Grapes were great quality but due to the drought we lost a huge amount of crop to the wildlife. Birds, deer, coyotes, racoons etc were all hungry and thirsty this year.
Because of the early bud break in March and a later freeze in April our lower vineyards of Chardonel and Norton were totally lost. Our secondary shoots on those two vineyards did not produce many grapes. So because of that we will not be harvesting the Nortons at all this year! Sorry! I know alot of you look forward to the Norton harvest since the weather is ussually a little cooler. We can only hope that things are better next year and that we can get back to a "normal" harvest pattern.
We have had a little rain so things are green and beautiful again here! We are even starting to enjoy some beautiful fall folliage! So please come see us and enjoy the lovely fall weather!! Thanks so much for all your help and support!!
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Know what a skittle is? Gail Appleson does
Local wine columnist Gail Appleson recently wrote an interesting column about St. Louis-area groceries boosting their rosé wine stocks.
She also compared two French rosés:
2011 Pushpin Grenache Rosé, a Vin de Pays "country wine" - the third highest level in France's quality control system.
2011 Aimé Roquesante, from the Côtes de Provence Appellation d'Origine Côntrolée (AOC), the highest level.
Both rosés are under $12.99. Gail also told readers about the type of bottle - called a skittle - used with the Aimé Roquesante (pictured above). The shape of the bottle resembles a bowling pin.
Read Gail's column to see how these two wines fared. And thanks, Gail, for educating us about wine.
#Pushpin Grenache Rosé#gail appleson#Aimé Roquesante#Côtes de Provence Appellation d'Origine Côntrolée#aoc#skittle
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Schnucks gets a thank-you for beefing up rosé display
Here's how the new rosé display looked on Sunday, July 29, at the Richmond Center Schnucks.
Compare this to my previous blog entry. It's much better, isn't it?
Thanks to Janet Nicoletti, wine and liquor manager at the Richmond Center Schnucks, for putting more than a dozen of the popular rosés where they're easy to find. And the prices aren't bad, either.
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Rosé report from Richmond Center Schnucks
From time to time, I'll report to you what I'm finding in the way of rosé wines at area groceries and wine stores. It's interesting to see how the selection varies from store to store.
For example, the Richmond Center Schnucks at 6600 Clayton Road, has about a dozen rosés scattered according countries, including France, Spain and South America. The photos above show the store's end-of-the-aisle display with two rosés, Charles & Charles for $12.69 and a sale on Cuvee' Anna for $9.99. I'm already a fan of Charles & Charles, but I bought the French wine and look forward to trying it this weekend.
Around the corner rounding out the list are Toad Hollow's rosé and Sofia from Francis Ford Coppola's winery. But the selection trails off to Pink Truck and jug wines of Paul Masson and Livingston.
The good thing is that the white zinfandel display is far away from these rosés, just so there is no confusion, says Janet Nicoletti, wine and liquor manager at the Richmond Center Schnucks. She also says they are considering putting all the rosés in one area to make it easier for customers to make their rosé selections.
"Our distributors think of rosés as seasonal, but rosés really are a year-round drink," Nicoletti said. The French varieties from Provence tend to sell well at the Richmond Heights store and she also recommends pairing rosés with quiche, egg dishes as well as spicy barbecued food from the grill.
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Dr. Toad knows a thing or two about Rosés
Here's what you should be buying to enjoy this weekend - a bottle of 2011 Toad Hollow Rosé. The heat will continue to be stifling and I can't think of a better way to enjoy a summer afternoon or evening than with a reasonably priced bottle of rosé.
And a 90 point rating from Wine Enthusiast can't hurt, either.
Toad Hollow's rosé is made with 100 percent pinot noir grapes. These grapes thrive in Sonoma County with its foggy mornings and sunny days, in turn making for French-inspired, bone dry, crisp rosé that will pair up with any meal.
Crisp and dryness are two hallmarks of a great rosé and this one will not disappoint. There are hints of strawberry, too.
Dr. Toad, the frog in the yellow vest, is winking at you for good reason. Cheers!
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Rosé wine tasting today at Grapevine Wines
Here's a great way to celebrate Fourth of July Eve.
From 5:30 to 7 p.m. today (July 3), Grapevine Wines will host a free rosé wine tasting. The store is located at 309 S. Kirkwood Road.
(Photo - Diana Gray of Grapevine Wines pours and gives wine information at the the store's May 11 rosé wine tasting.)
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Rosé roundup
Here's a Sunday roundup of a few rosé items I've spied online. Enjoy!
Make plans to attend the Shawnee Art & Wine Festival in Murphysboro, Ill.
A recipe for wine-infused popsicles.
The results of a rosé drinking party with and by the WSJ's Lettie Teague.
Reverse Wine Snob's rosé picks for under $20.
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Saturday promises to be sample city at St. Louis Uncorked
What: St. Louis Uncorked, a wine and music festival
When: From 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday (June 9) at Soldiers Memorial, downtown 12th & Market streets. (BTW, Saturday's Indians-Cardinals game will start at 6:15 p.m. at Busch Stadium.)
Wine and beer participants: Barefoot Wines St. James Winery Stone Hill Winery Bin 36 LOHR Distributing Major Brands Golden Barrel Mary Michelle Winery St. Louis Spirits - Square One
Facebook page: Search for St. Louis Uncorked Presented by Everbank
#st. louis uncorked#soldiers memorial#st. louis cardinals#barefoot wines#st. james winery#stone hill winery#bin 36#lohr distributing#major brands#golden barrel#mary michelle winery#st. louis spirits#square one
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ISO Rendezvous Rosé
Tim Fish, associate editor for Wine Spectator (and an alum of Western Kentucky University), shares his thoughts about the 2011 class of rosés in this blog post.
Fish spotlights winemaker Carol Shelton's Rendezvous Rosé North Coast as one of his top picks. And for $15, this wine, described on Shelton's website as having juicy strawberry-watermelon aromas and tasting refreshingly crisp and dry, should be one to be ISO this summer.
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The idea that women are better tasters than men is hardly new. It's a "truth" I've heard repeated over and over again—though, oddly enough, it's almost always asserted by men.
Lettie Teague, wine columnist for the Wall Street Journal
And read more of her "Men Are From Cab, Women Are From Moscato?" column.
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This bottleneck's a good thing
The gift shop at Montell Winery in Augusta, Mo., is full of great finds, including solving the part about including a card with gift of wine.
You know the drill - A greeting card is too big and doesn't fit in the wine bag, but you want the person to know this fantastic bottle of ____ is from you.
Bottlenecks solves what could be an etiquette dilemma by letting you hang the card on the neck of the wine bottle. Brilliant! And the cards sell for $1.50 each.
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Saturday wine & beer tasting at Grapevine Wines
And the following is straight from the Grapevine Wine Facebook posting this afternoon.
We will be tasting a number of summer wines and craft beers on Saturday. Come on by!
Enough said.
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I love Lucy
What's not to love about this darn near perfect pinot noir rosé? It's priced under $20, was wonderful in 2011 and this year's vintage continues the Pisoni family's tradition.
In St. Louis, I am happy to report that I have seen Lucy, truly one of the best rosés on the market, for sale at Randall's, The Porch in Soulard.
And Chris Kelling, general manager at Niche says that Lucy will be appearing in a week or so as part of the menu's new rosé by the bottle listing. Six rosés from Missouri, California, Italy, Spain and France will be featured, including Domaine de l'Hermitage Bandol L'Oratoire Rosé from Provence.
Niche is also offering Chaumette Winery & Vineyard's excellent rosé by glass. Kelling says they are pairing this rosé, made from the chambourcin grape, with a crawfish tasting.
And Niche, I am also happy to report, is still located in Benton Park. Check out Niche's Monday evening supper menu for $30. Here's a look at what they've got planned for June 4.
First Course Salad of Tuscan Kale; breadcrumbs, creamy pecorino and anchovy dressing
Entree (choice of) Trout; potato confit, escarole, almonds, lemon brown butter
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Roasted Chicken; zephyr squash, bok choy, dill, spring onion jus
*Vegetarian option available
Dessert (choice of)
Mixed Berry Buckle; lemon mint sorbet
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Beatje Farms fleur de valee, seasonal accompaniment
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Vanilla Ice Cream with Chocolate Sauce
#Santa Lucia Highlands#benton park#breast cancer research#chris kelling#lucy#lucy millman#niche#pinot noir rosé#Vinechaumette vineyards
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