Every season ushers-in a longing for different types of alcohol and 2019 so happens to be the year for rosé. With the allure of the color, habitually associated with grace, joy, calamity, youthfulness and euphoria, it comes as no surprise that consumers will be enjoying a host of brands all summer long. Here are some of the newest local editions on offer this season.
ADYAR
Bottle name: Organic Rosé – L’Aube 2018
Brief Description: A Gourmet Rosé de Saignée, it carries red berries, strawberry aromas and is as delicious as it is savory.
Price: $12
Website: adyar.org.lb
ADYAR
Bottle name: Organic Premium Rosé – Mystique Rosé 2017
Brief Description: It has a unique character, a fruity taste and flowery aromas.
Price: $20
Website: adyar.org.lb
AURORA WINERY & VINEYARDS
Bottle Name: Aurora Rosé 2018
Brief Description: Produced from 100% Cabernet Franc grapes, this wine has a bouquet of red fruits and a buttery-creamy mouthfeel ending in a long lasting mineral finish.
Price: $16
Website: aurorawinery.com
BATROUN MOUNTAINS
Bottle Name: Elite Rosé
Brief Description: It has lively aromas of strawberry, raspberry cream, melon and a hint of mint bringing it to a polite freshness.
Price: $9
Website: batrounmountains.com
CHÂTEAU KA
Bottle name: Source Rosé
Brief Description: Bouquet full of strawberry and English candy aromas with notes of wild red fruits.
Price: $8.7
Website: chateauka.com
CHÂTEAU KEFRAYA
Bottle Name: Myst 2018
Brief Description: Has subtle floral nuances and notes of forest berries and litchi.
Price: $11
Website: chateaukefraya.com
CHÂTEAU MUSAR
Bottle Name: Koraï Rosé
Brief Description: Contains red fruits, cranberry and passion fruit with a touch of herbal essence and deep fragrance of Jasmine and oregano.
Price: $15
Website: chateaumusar.com
CLOS DU PHOENIX
Bottle Name: Les Fresques 2018
Brief Description: Direct press of Syrah, made 100% from Syrah grapes
Price: $13.5
Website: closduphoenix.com
DOMAINE DES TOURELLES
Bottle Name: Rosé Wine
Brief Description: Aromas of red fruits especially cherries entice the nose,
while the palate, is marked by a lovely freshness.
Price: $10.61
Website: domainedestourelles.com
LES VIGNES DU MARJE
Bottle Name: Le Vin Du Marje Rosé 2018
Brief Description: Fruity and fresh, strong taste in the mouth with good vivacity.
Price: $12
Website: lesvignesdumarje.com
Rita Ghantous is a hospitality aficionado and a passionate writer with over 9 years’ experience in journalism and 5 years experience in the hospitality sector. Her passion for the performance arts and writing, started early. At 10 years old she was praised for her solo performance of the Beatles song “All My Love” accompanied by a guitarist, and was approached by a French talent scout during her school play. However, her love for writing was stronger. Fresh out of school, she became a freelance journalist for Noun Magazine and was awarded the Silver Award Cup for Outstanding Poetry, by The International Library of Poetry (Washington DC). She studied Business Management and earned a Masters degree from Saint Joseph University (USJ), her thesis was published in the Proche-Orient, Études en Management book. She then pursued a career in the hospitality industry but didn’t give up writing, that is why she launched the Four Points by Sheraton Le Verdun Newsletter. Her love for the industry and journalism led her to Hospitality Services - the organizers of the HORECA trade show in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Jordan, as well as Salon Du Chocolat, Beirut Cooking Festival, Whisky Live and other regional shows. She is currently the Publications Executive of Hospitality News Middle East, Taste & Flavors and Lebanon Traveler. It is with ultimate devotion for her magazines that she demonstrates her hospitality savoir-faire.
