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The 25 Best Rosé Wines of 2019

It’s a great time to drink rosé in America. We came late to the pink wine game, to be sure; for decades the category was dominated by the saccharine blush of White Zinfandel. Now, however, thanks to consumers’ seemingly bottomless thirst for all things pink, beautifully balanced rosés are flooding the market from winemakers around the world.

It took us by surprise. While we’ve come to expect great rosé from, say, Provence, some of our favorites this year hail from Sicily, California, and Bordeaux. We were similarly excited to taste excellent rosés made from Pinot Noir, Zweigelt, and indigenous Italian varieties, in addition to traditional Provencal blends.

Prices are reasonable, too. Our top rosé of 2019 comes in at just $21, and most cost less than that. Only two wines on this list surpass $30.

To compile our list of the 25 best rosé wines available in 2019, we gathered a panel of drinks professionals and tasted a lot (no, seriously, a lot) of pink wines over several weeks. We rated them based on quality, of course, but our final ranking also considered availability and value. All prices are courtesy of wine-searcher.com.

Here are VinePair’s 25 best rosés of 2019.

25. Biohof Pratsch Rosé

This slightly spritzy Austrian rosé is made from Zweigelt grapes, and features juicy watermelon and strawberries on the nose followed by citrus for balance. Like an Aperol Spritz, it’s not overwhelmingly complex — but that’s the point. Average price: $12.

24. Tormaresca Calafuria Negroamaro Rosato 2018

From Italy’s evolving Puglia region comes this friendly, well-priced rosato with carbonic, bubblegum notes on the nose followed by a bright, crisp palate. “It’s like an artisanal candy made with all-natural ingredients that costs $6 at Whole Foods,” one taster said. They meant it as a compliment. Average price: $13.

23. Sokol Blosser Rosé of Pinot Noir

Funky and crisp, this dry rosé from a family-run, pioneering Oregon label has a somewhat divisive nose (“Does anyone else get soy sauce?”) and rich, juicy palate. It would be an excellent foil for seafood, salads, and even burgers. Average price: $20.

22. Château d’Esclans Côtes de Provence ‘Les Clans’

An outlier in all the best ways, this pale honey wine has Riesling-esque aromas (rubber tire, beeswax) and savory and oxidative flavors reminiscent of sherry or skillfully oaked Chardonnay. If you’re hoping to impressive your wine-snob friends with a cerebral, unusually delicious rosé, look no further. Average price: $44.

21. Château La Gordonne Verité du Terroir Rosé

“It smells like strawberry shortcake,” one panelist said. Others got notes of peach cobbler. A second-label release from a quality producer, this wine has balanced acid on the palate and an accessible price point. Average price: $19.

20. Tortoise Creek ‘Le Charmel’ Côtes de Provence Rosé

Lean and minerally, like a glass of ice water on a granite countertop, this rosé has classic Provencal aromas of peaches, strawberries, and juicy citrus, as well as a sharp, savory palate. Average price: $14.

19. Henri Bourgeois Sancerre La Porte du Caillou

“It’s the color of my childhood bedroom,” commented one panelist upon seeing this Barbie-pink rosé. Made in Sancerre from Pinot Noir, the wine has cherries and strawberries on the nose, plus a rich, round palate and lasting finish. Average price: $23.

18. Maison Saint Aix Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence ‘AIX’ Rosé 2018

Bone-dry tannins and acidity, plus floral and strawberry aromatics, give this easy breezy Provencal widespread appeal. It would be a great addition to a summer picnic, pool party, or aperitif spread. Average price: $17.

17. Bertani Bertarose Chiaretto Veneto IGT

With white pepper, white peach, and ginger on the nose, this salmon-colored Italian wine made from Chiaretto is crisp and expressive — and an absolute steal. “Put me on Lake Garda with a bottle of this and I’ll be good,” one panelist said. Average price: $14.

16. Winter’s Hill Rosé of Pinot Noir 2018

“You can taste and smell the terroir,” said one taster of this sophisticated, Pinot Noir-based rosé from Oregon’s Willamette Valley. It has a floral nose with ripe notes of melon and guava, followed by a round, beautifully balanced palate. Average price: $25.

15. Erath Pinot Noir Rosé

Pinot Noir also headlines this pale pink bottle from Oregon. It’s crisp and fruity, with white pepper on the nose, a shimmering golden color, and a complex palate with juicy honeydew, crisp mint, and tropical coconut. Average price: $16.

14. Masciarelli Villa Gemma Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Cerasuolo

This dark-hued rosato from Montepulciano packs a punch at an unbeatable price point. It looks and smells like black cherries and tastes big and juicy, with refreshing notes of lime oil and mint. Average price: $12.

13. Hugl Wimmer Zweigelt Rosé 2018

Austria’s Zweigelt grape provides tannic structure in this very refreshing, slightly sweeter rosé that also offers fantastic value. “It tastes like liquid strawberries,” one panelist said approvingly. Average price: $12.

12. Domaine de Jacourette Côtes de Provence ‘L’Ange et Luce’ Rosé

“This is literally mouthwatering,” a VinePair taster said of this stellar aperitif wine. Made by a family-owned winery in the Ste. Victoire Mountain sub-appellation of Provence, it has orange blossom, peach, and subtle pepper aromas, plus a tart, cranberry-esque palate. Average price: $12.

11. Planeta Rosé 2018

A well-priced Sicilian option, Planeta Rosé features a blend of Nero d’Avola and Syrah and a pale, “almost platinum” color. The very fruity nose is followed by a strong, acidic bite that begs for a cheese plate or bowl of salty Marcona almonds. Average price: $13.

10. Domaines Royal de Jarras ‘Pink Flamingo’ Tête de Cuvée Gris

It’s all about incredible value with this easy-drinking wine. A sweet, fruity nose gives way to a very dry palate, and some tasters noted a slight petrol taste on the considerable finish. Average price: $13.

9. Long Meadow Ranch Rosé of Pinot Noir

Another quality American rosé made from Pinot Noir, this Anderson Valley wine has a peachy nose balanced by herbs (“I get fresh bay leaves” commented one taster). Its sweet-tart balance reminded one panelist of “Greek yogurt mixed with strawberries — a breakfast rosé.” Average price: $24.

8. Fleurs de Prairie Côtes de Provence Rosé

“Straight up rose petal,” said one taster, sniffing a glass of this expressive Provencal rosé. It’s a pale salmon color and has strawberry, citrus, and herbal notes on its slightly spritzy palate. We would love to pour this alongside a cheese plate, charcuterie board, or Caprese salad. Average price: $18.

7. Les Maitres Vignerons de la Presqu’ile de Saint-Tropez ‘Fleur de Mer’ Rosé 2018

This dry Provencal rosé has earthy aromas (“There’s some weed on that nose!”) followed by berries, citrus, and white-pepper zing on the palate. It’s made of a blend of southern Rhône grapes (Grenache, Cinsault, Carignan, Mourvèdre, Syrah) and pours a lovely, pale-pink color. Average price: $18.

6. Clos Du Val 2018 Estate Pinot Noir Rosé

A bright, light-bodied palate is followed by a punchy finish with sweet strawberry notes in this richly flavored rosé from Carneros, Calif. Made from Napa Valley Pinot Noir, it has concentrated, fruity flavors that never edge into cloying territory. Average price: $30.

5. Inman Family Wines OGV Endless Crush Rosé

Napa winemaker Kathleen Inman was inspired to make her consistently impressive Endless Crush line after tasting elegant rosés on her honeymoon in Provence. Made from organically farmed Pinot Noir, the 2018 release has lots of acid balanced by ripe, juicy watermelon flavors and scents. It’s one of the most expensive bottles on our list, but it’s worth it. Act fast if you’re looking to splurge — production is limited to just 1,215 cases. Average price: $38.

4. Beckmen Vineyards Grenache Rosé 2018

This Grenache blend from California’s Central Coast (specifically, Santa Barbara’s Santa Ynez Valley) has a somewhat boozy, fruity nose, followed by lean and lovely structure. Its medium body and bright acid make it an excellent food wine at a reasonable price. “You can drink any rosé by the pool, but this I would bring to dinner,” one of our panelists said. Average price: $18.

3. Domaine de Cala Coteaux Varois en Provence

Ballet-pink and bone-dry, this classic Provencal rosé provides a lot of glamour for less than $20. Its floral, honeyed nose meets lime, peach, and pear flavors on the palate, and it’s tasty and accessible without sacrificing sophistication. Pair it with crudos, salads, and rolling fields of lavender. Average price: $17.

2. Château La Rame Bordeaux 2018

From the banks of Bordeaux comes this super-savory, high-acid rosé with what one panelist called “a really good concentration of flavor.” Translation? It smells vegetal and spicy (bell peppers, bonjour!), and tastes bright and zippy, like jalapeno-spiked melon. It would be a stellar accompaniment to those big green salads you keep meaning to eat, and is friendly enough to enjoy without food, too. Average price: $15.

1. Graci Etna Rosato 2018

“This is what I want in a rosé,” a VinePair panelist sighed as they sipped this small-production Sicilian wine. Made from Nerello Mascalese, a dark-skinned red wine grape grown in Etna’s volcanic soil, this copper-colored rosato has the perfect balance of fruit, acid, and tannins. Our tasters loved the spiced berries on the nose, and the palate has satisfying acid with a lengthy finish. Pick up one more bottle than you think you’ll need — this tasty, affordable rosé is an absolute crowd-pleaser. Average price: $21.

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localfoodandwine · 6 years ago

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by Paige Donner

This episode of Paris GOODfood+wine, April 2019 is dedicated to my father, Eugene Martin Donner. He passed away on April 11th.

It was his love and passion for life, and his appreciation for fine wines and good food that started me on this path discovering exceptional terroirs of the world. Thank you, Dad. Your wisdom and guidance enriched my life immeasurably in countless ways since the day I was born. And will continue to do so, even though you have now departed this world and evolved into the next.

My dad, Eugene Martin Donner. b. February 27, 1932 – d. April 11, 2019. Pictured here May, 2015.

The French have an expression. It’s C’est la vie.

“Ç la vie,” sums up so much about life. Perhaps only ‘I love you’ are three words more potent and full of meaning.

C’est la vie is both acceptance and resignation. It’s that recognition of changing the things we can and accepting the things we cannot change.

This past month of April in Paris has been most certainly a C’est la vie point in time.

As the world stood and watched Notre Dame Cathedral burn, in people’s shocked and stricken faces, there was a sense of powerlessness in the destruction of this great monolith of love.

Whether one is Catholic or not Catholic, Christian or perhaps not even practicing any kind of religion, the Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris is so symbolic of French culture, of Paris, of the uniting of the world’s peoples in prayer and love, that watching it consumed in flames, was a devastating and heartbreaking moment.

As I stood on Pont de la Tournelle, at 8pm on Monday April 15th, watching my beloved neighborhood church burn in bright red and orange flames, I couldn’t contain my sorrow.

But my overwhelming sorrow was not just for the church. My father had passed away only days before, and watching the spire of Notre Dame burn felt like watching my father’ funeral pyre.

The great church came within about 30 minutes of being completely destroyed. But in the end, France’s firefighters were able to save it.

It has been just over a week now since the fire. It has been roughly about the same amount of time since my father’s soul and spirit have been set free from his human body. For if anything, that is the message I’m getting from my meditations this week. It’s that God’s love and the human spirit are eternal. And whether they are housed in a church or in a human body, or liberated from these outward structures, they live on. They exist. In eternity.

They live now in an invisible realm. But in God’s love, they exist eternally.

The Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris survived on this earth for 850 years without destruction or significant damage. That historical fact changed on April 15th , 2019

My father, Eugene Martin Donner, survived on this Earth for 87 years, without significant damage or destruction. That historical fact changed on April 11th, or 12th if you consider Paris time, 2019.

A very strange, and even somewhat spooky coincidence, is that the architect of the spire that burned along with Notre Dame’s roof, was named Eugène Viollet Le Duc. Of course it is just a coincidence that my father and he both shared the same first name. But it feels significant, in a sort of God’s winking kind of way, nonetheless.

Both the spire of Notre Dame and my father, who had a terrific sense of wit, comedy and irony – his favorite writer was Mark Twain – and who resembled to a great degree Jean Paul Belmondo, and who had a heart and soul full of love for humanity, in all its forms, colors and expressions, will be sorely and sadly missed.

I thank him for so many things, including his unwavering love for me, but also for instilling in me such a great appreciation for good food and wine. It’s thanks to him that I was set forth on this fascinating discovery of God’s and Earth’s fruits and elixirs. As Benjamin Franklin once said,

Wine is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.

My father always seconded that. Cheers to you Pops. May God’s love keep you eternally forevermore.

Our April show of Paris GOODfood+wine is one focused on wines.

First we speak to Samuel Montgermont of Domaine and Clos St. Patrice in the Côte du Rhône.

With his wines, we are firmly in Chateaneuf-du-Pape territory. In fact, we’re right in the village of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. He has a lot to say about his unique wines. Interestingly, he is a musician as well as a wine master blender.If you haven’t heard the term master blender coupled with wine before, don’t worry. He’ll explain all that to you during the interview.

Following that segment, we then go to Burgundy. In fact you are being whisked off to the Cuverie des Ursulines which is an ancient convent that was once inhabited by Ursulines nuns.

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The family Boisset, of Jean Charles Boisset fame, has just renovated and built an impressive and absolutely stunning Cuverie, or chai, a wine estate, around this historical property in Nuits St. Georges. Nuits St. Georges is, of course, one of the most prestige areas just outside of Beaune in Burgundy wine country.

Along with opening up this Cuverie in 2018, they have also now instigated daily wine estate tours. It is open to the public, you just have to call and reserve in advance. The tour includes a visit to the tank room, also outside into the ancient convent’s gardens dating all the way back to 1717, and then concludes with a barrel tasting and then a tasting of a total of 6 of their wines in the historical Ursuline cellars down below.

It is one of the most comprehensive, friendly, and educational wine tours you will get in all of France, and certainly in Burgundy, that is open to the public. It lasts about an hour and a half and costs only €32. Though if you want to organize a special group and throw in a lunch after the 10am tour start time, just communicate that to the Boisset team and they’re happy to make your wishes come true in a bespoke way.

So, ç la vie. Life goes on. The cathedral of Notre Dame will be rebuilt. And Dad, I’ll see you in heaven one day when I get there.

Hemingway: As people bring so much courage to this world, the world has to kill them to break them. So of course it kills them. The world breaks everyone and afterwards many are strong in the broken places. But those it will not break it kills… It kills the very good, and the very gentle, and the very brave impartially. – Ernest Hemingway

Another big new development this season is the release from Domaine Clarence Dillon of their new range of Clarendelle wines.

Launch Soirée, Clarendelle, Paris, photo by Paige Donner

There’s Clarendelle Rouge, Blanc, Rosé and Clarendelle Amberwine.

All are inspired by Haut-Brion the estate’s famous and historic 1855 Grand Cru Classé chateau in Bordeaux. The rouge comes in several expressions, including Médoc and St. Émilion.

All are accessible and are perfect for when you have a taste for fine quality, but perhaps don’t feel like opening up your First Growth wine that very moment.

I particularly enjoyed the Amberwine. Especially so because it isn’t always easy to find a sweet wine that expresses that balance between the honey-like sweetness brought on by the natural botyritis and a fresh acidity that keeps it fresh with every sip. The Clarendelle Amberwine achieves this by using both methods: grapes are allowed to develop botyritis as in the grand tradition of Sauternes, and then others are late harvest which allow the grapes to sweeten on the vine with their ripe maturity. The wine takes its name, Amber, from the beautiful color achieved by this assemblage. The varietals in this fine wine are the traditional Graves Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc with a bit of Muscadelle.

The wines are available widely now. Though I encourage every listener who gets to Paris to pay a visit to the Cave du Château located near the Champs-Elysées on Avenue Franklin Roosevelt. It is hands down one of the very finest wine shops not just in Paris but the world over. Here you will find famous and rare wines as well as handpicked affordable coup de coeurs that you can put all your faith in that they, guaranteed, won’t disappoint.

Check our show notes for the wine shop’s address. Or just do an online search for La Cave du Château, Paris.

31 Avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt, Paris 75008 lacaveduchateau.com

Thank you for joining us on this episode of Paris GOODfood+wine.

A big thank you to all who helped make this show possible.

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Terry Jacks, Seasons in The Sun

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markvogler · 6 years ago

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Rosé ALLLLLLLLL Day! #art exhibit at @chateaulacoste #ginger #gingerlover #beardedhomo (at Château La Coste) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn8xcHInFM4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mkm49pfp5mat

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Wine Tourism Branches Out Beyond Tastings and Picnics

Vines at Rippon Vineyard on Lake Wanaka, Wanaka, Otago, New Zealand, represent one of a half-dozen lesser-known places for enjoying wine tourism that promise special thrills in 2018. Stuart Black / Bloomberg/robertharding/Robert Harding World Imagery

Skift Take: Like a helluva lot of other travelers, wine tourists want experiences and not just run-of-the vinery tastings. Sculptors, plunge pools, and lounges are just some of the relatively new samplings.

— Sean O'Neill

Wine tourism isn’t just expanding—it’s getting more creative in every corner of the globe, with more vine estates than ever wooing oenophiles with luxurious digs and experiences to indulge their grape-driven passions.

As always, superb wines and great estates are my first criteria for picking a region to escape to. But I try to look beyond wine cellar tastings and a chance to picnic in the vines; extra-special highlights include stunning and unusual landscapes to explore, delicious, creative, local cuisine to savor, and soothing rooms to sleep in when my taste buds need a break.

My crop of six destinations for 2018 delivers all of that – and more.

For Adventurers

Bodega Colomé, Salta, Argentina

Civilized Mendoza is the Napa Valley of Argentina, but adventure lurks in Salta Province, the high-altitude wine region tucked into the rugged northwest corner of the country—near Bolivia and Chile. It’s the epicenter for fragrant white torrontes, savory, concentrated malbecs, and a spectacular landscape of giant cacti, rust-colored rock formations, and the snow-topped Andes.

Remote Bodega Colomé, a 19th century winery purchased by Swiss multimillionaire and art collector Donald Hess in 2001 (he also owns Hess Collection in Napa), is the ultimate vine escape-from-it-all. A four-and-a-half hour drive from the city of Salta on teeth-rattling dirt roads, it’s a unique Shangri-La of wine, art, and 160,000 acres for hiking, biking, and oohing and aahing.

Besides producing a top malbec from a vineyard at an elevation of 10,207 feet, Hess has created a stunning museum devoted to the light installations of American artist James Turrell.

Starting Nov. 1, the winery is reopening Casa del Fundador, its 9-room luxury hotel (bodegacolome.com; [email protected]; $250) in a typical tile-roofed estancia building. The large, airy rooms in earth tones open on a courtyard with a Zen-like fountain, and yes, there’s a fine restaurant.

For Wine Hipsters

Jackalope Hotel at Willow Creek Vineyard

World famous pinot noir and chardonnay vineyards alternate with white sand beaches, natural hot springs, towering gum trees (and three of the country’s top 10 golf courses) in this easy-to-get-to wine region only an hour from Melbourne.

The new draw is the curated-cool Jackalope Hotel at Willow Creek Vineyard (jackalopehotels.com; from $500), which opened earlier this year and has already won awards for its sumptuous design. Picture a smart, urban vibe with eerie neon hallways, an electric blue billiard table, black infinity pool, and deep-soak stone Japanese baths—as well as delicious wines. Those wanting to be ahead of the pack take note: Many superb local wineries are little known outside Australia now, but their wines will arrive internationally soon.

Other wineries to visit: Moorooduc Estate, Paringa Estate, experimental Quealy Winemakers, and especially Two Minutes by Tractor, which also has an award-winning wine list in its restaurant.

For Drama Seekers

Mt. Etna, Sicily, Italy

A romantic, smoking volcano to climb, unusual grapes, Greek temple ruins, pristine beaches, and some of today’s hottest great wines combine to make this vino destination packed with drama and history. Researchers have just discovered that wine has probably been made for 6,000 years in Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean just off the toe of Italy’s boot. Until recently, though, its reds, whites, and rosés got little respect.

Now, despite the looming possibility of periodic eruptions, the Mt. Etna region has become the symbol of Sicily’s wine resurgence. The unique lava and ash terrain has drawn dozens of top winemakers from Italy and around the world. Key wineries to visit include Benanti, Tenuta delle Terre Nere, Vino di Anna, Planeta Sciara Nuova.

My pick for a place to stay is Monaci delle Terre Nere (monacidelleterrenere.it; $250 to $750), a romantic former monastery that’s now a chic, 40-acre eco-bio retreat on Mt. Etna’s slopes that offers yoga overlooking the vines, rooms with lava stone walls, and views of both Mt. Etna and the sea.

For Foodies

Single Thread Farm in Sonoma, California

Sonoma’s laid-back vibe is often overshadowed by Napa’s glitz and glamor. But Sonoma definitely tops its twin when it comes to diversity of wines, with superb chardonnays, pinot noirs, syrahs, and a dozen other varietals. Dozens of gourmet farms, craft breweries, cideries, and distilleries make it a paradise for good foodie living.

The reason to visit now is much buzzed-about Single Thread Farms, a combo restaurant, inn, farm, and tiny winery that opened last December in Healdsburg. It takes Sonoma’s relaxed wine luxury to a new level.

Set in a former post office building off Healdsburg’s charming central plaza, the restaurant and inn are also the perfect spot to explore nearby wineries in Russian River, Dry Creek, and Alexander valleys, and new sophisticated tasting “lounges” around the square.

The crown jewel of Single Thread is its restaurant, where chef Kyle Connaughton’s 11-course Japan-meets-California menu uses ingredients sourced from the Single Thread farm. The five rooms (singlethreadfarms.com; from $900; dinner $295) reflect a Japanese ryokan-inspired aesthetic, and include a Teforia Leaf tea infuser in your room.

Best nearby wineries to visit: Ridge Lytton Springs, J Vineyards, Ramey Wine Cellars, Jordan, Copain.

For Nature Lovers

Central Otago, New Zealand

Apparently everyone in the U.S. wants to travel to whistle-clean nature haven New Zealand—tourism visits in 2017 are up 24 percent over last year. But what visitors may not know is that there’s more to the country’s wines than sauvignon blanc, and there are so many gorgeous wine regions it’s tough to single out one. For sheer grandeur of scenery—stunning mountains, pristine blue lakes—and proximity to such extreme sports as bungee jumping or ziplining, it’s hard to beat pinot noir-centric Central Otago. Near Queenstown, it’s also the gateway to the famous Milford Track, rated the finest walk in the world.

This is the kind of place where a tiny winery, Mount Michael, offers private heli-tastings on a mountaintop instead of in a tasting room; last year the winery opened the region’s only luxury boutique B&B among the vines.

The ultimate luxury place to stay, though, is Azur Lodge, which has nine chic private villas with superb lake and mountain views. [From $850; www.azur.co.nz]

Squeeze in visits to these wineries: Peregrine, Rippon, Burn Cottage, Mt. Difficulty, Two Paddocks, Quartz Reef, and Felton Road.

For Fans of Art and Rosé

Chateau La Coste, Provence, France

If you think Provence and its rosés are ho-hum clichés, think again. The region is as movie-set beautiful as ever, and art and wine estate Château La Coste near Aix-en-Provence offers a new reason to go: sophisticated Villa La Coste, a 28-suite hotel with views of its organic vineyards that was finally finished this year (chateau-la-coste.com; from $800).

When Irish developer and art collector Patrick McKillen bought the 600-acre estate 15 years ago, he began inviting A-list sculptors and architects to create works for sites in the woods and alongside the vines. Big names include Frank Gehry, Tadao Ando, Ai Weiwei, Renzo Piano, Damien Hirst, Jean Nouvel, Tracey Emin, and many more.

The hotel’s elegant minimalist rooms open onto spacious private terraces with expansive views of the vines. Live-fire cooking maestro Francis Mallmann opened a restaurant there this summer, while a three-star French chef cooks up French classics for a more formal dining room.

You could visit other local wineries, but with a “visionary” spa, art walks, private plunge pools, library bar, winetasting courses, films screened in the vineyard, and cutting-edge cuisine, face it: There’s really no reason to leave.

This article was written by Elin McCoy from Bloomberg and was legally licensed through the NewsCred publisher network. Please direct all licensing questions to [email protected].

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rollinbrigittenv8 · 7 years ago

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Wine Tourism Branches Out Beyond Tastings and Picnics

— Sean O'Neill

My crop of six destinations for 2018 delivers all of that – and more.

For Adventurers

Bodega Colomé, Salta, Argentina

Besides producing a top malbec from a vineyard at an elevation of 10,207 feet, Hess has created a stunning museum devoted to the light installations of American artist James Turrell.

For Wine Hipsters

Jackalope Hotel at Willow Creek Vineyard

Other wineries to visit: Moorooduc Estate, Paringa Estate, experimental Quealy Winemakers, and especially Two Minutes by Tractor, which also has an award-winning wine list in its restaurant.

For Drama Seekers

Mt. Etna, Sicily, Italy

For Foodies

Single Thread Farm in Sonoma, California

Best nearby wineries to visit: Ridge Lytton Springs, J Vineyards, Ramey Wine Cellars, Jordan, Copain.

For Nature Lovers

Central Otago, New Zealand

The ultimate luxury place to stay, though, is Azur Lodge, which has nine chic private villas with superb lake and mountain views. [From $850; www.azur.co.nz]

Squeeze in visits to these wineries: Peregrine, Rippon, Burn Cottage, Mt. Difficulty, Two Paddocks, Quartz Reef, and Felton Road.

For Fans of Art and Rosé

Chateau La Coste, Provence, France

This article was written by Elin McCoy from Bloomberg and was legally licensed through the NewsCred publisher network. Please direct all licensing questions to [email protected].

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altriviera · 7 years ago

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Interview de Nova Twins*

Entretien réalisé dans le cadre du Festival MARSATAC 2017

Un petit moment qu’on patiente, en ce samedi soir, avec Nada et Adrien de Wicked Girls… Regards envieux vers l’équipe de Radio Campus, qui aura eu droit à un entretien vidéo personnalisé avec Nova Twins : elles sont là les starlettes londoniennes ! Cette allure ! Ce look à la fois rock, rap, métal, arty et banlieusard, artisanal et fashion. Nous ne savons pas encore qu’elles seront le choc de ce Marsatac, le coup de cœur de ceux qui auront découvert en live la force de frappe et la séduction phénoménales de leur musique - évocation assez évidente de celle d’RATM, mais avec un supplément punk et féministe « so 2017 ». En attendant, plateau-radio plutôt studieux - à peine le temps de jeter un coup d’œil à mes charmantes interlocutrices, car il faut se concentrer sur l’entretien suivant, habile remix des questions de Wicked Girls et de notre Alt_questionnaire habituel !

Comment décririez-vous le son Nova Twins ?

Eh bien, comme le disait Georgia un peu avant, notre son est un mélange éclectique de distorsion lourde et de… cris (rire). En fait, on n’aime pas trop être rangées dans des cases : nous ne sommes ni un groupe rock, ni punk, ni hip-hop, mais une fusion typique de ce 21e siècle, où les jeunes empruntent à différents styles pour en faire quelque chose de nouveau…

Que signifie exactement votre nom ?

(Georgia) Nova signifie évidemment un renouvellement, mais aussi une énorme explosion dans l’espace, provoquée par une étoile… Twins (« jumelles ») nous semblait « sympathique »… Nova Twins était né…

Quelle est votre actualité en dehors de ce Marsatac ?

(Amy) Nous tournons beaucoup, notamment avec le groupe Ho99o9, avec qui nous venons de jouer à Camden, un concert fou, intense ; puis nous jouons bientôt à Paris, en juillet ; beaucoup de festivals, en France, en Suisse, nous sommes rentrées d’Afrique du Sud il n’y a pas longtemps, donc oui, beaucoup de choses. Il faut aussi boucler les nouveaux morceaux et être prêtes pour le futur EP.

On parle ensuite influences : Amy rappelle que tout est influence, dès l’enfance, les lieux, les relations… Elle insiste aussi sur le rôle de Georgia, qui va bien au-delà du simple fait de jouer de la basse, pour s’étendre à la production en général. Vient la « question sensible » de leur place de femmes dans un milieu à la croisée du rap et du métal, milieux qui ne sont pas spécialement féminisés…

(Amy) Une chose est sûre : il n’y a pas assez de femmes dans ces milieux, on le voit avec les programmations de Reading & Leeds ou de Glastonbury, très dominées par les hommes, les groupes rock masculins. Et pourtant, beaucoup de groupes féminins existent, des groupes brillants comme Dolores Haze, Toybloïd ou DreamWife…Mais elles restent confinées à l’underground. Dans les grands festivals, ce sont toujours les mêmes têtes d’affiche,les mêmes têtes d’affiche masculines, et je pense qu’il faut qu’un mouvement se crée pour pousser en avant ces groupes - à l’image de ce qui s’est passé avec Warpaint par exemple. Nous voulons pousser jusqu’à ce que ce soit égal ! (rires) - (Georgia) Oui, et donc… jusqu’à ce que on n’ait plus à nous poser la question !

Elles évoquent ensuite FKA Twins, Toybloïd et Nokia, qu’elles auraient aimé voir hier si elles avaient pu être à Marseille…

Quel est votre plus ancien souvenir musical ?

(Georgia) Je me souviens d’être devant un piano, pour prendre des leçons, et dans un coin j’aperçois une basse, et là je me dis : c’est de ça que je voudrais jouer aujourd’hui ! (rires) Et à compter de ce moment la basse est devenue plus qu’un simple instrument pour moi… Je devais avoir douze ans.

(Amy) Moi je ne me souviens pas… Je m’imagine chanter à tue-tête comme le font les petites filles, mais je ne peux pas en dire plus !

Etes-vous des collectionneuses de guitares, des « guitare geeks » ? (Amy rit déjà en désignant Georgia, qui répond…)

Oui, j’ai une Westone fétiche pour les concerts - et en fait j’en ai trois depuis peu… j’ai étoffé ma collection (rires d’Amy), car je jouais avec une basse passive (= sans pré-amplification sur les micros, donc moins puissante, ndlr), et je suis passée à une Westone active, mais elle ne fonctionnait pas bien avec mes pédales, alors j’en ai trouvé une autre, passive, et très rare, et je crois que ça devrait aller… - (Amy) Tu aimes beaucoup les Westone ! - Oui, et les pédales aussi, évidemment… Nous allons dans les magasins et nous ne cherchons rien d’autre, on s’installe et on teste…

Aimez-vous lire ? En avez-vous le temps ?

(Georgia) Nous sommes en tournée et nous sortons de 24h d’avion, alors oui, ça m’a permis de lire un peu ; j’ai commencé un livre sur les Incas (elle cherche le titre)… - (Amy) J’aime bien la fantasy, les livres de magie, etc, mais… Oui, nous lisons, mais avec les tournées parfois nous emportons un livre et finalement nous n’avons pas le temps de l’ouvrir…

Question alcool : préférez-vous la bière ou le vin ?

(Georgia) Le vin, le vin, définitivement, je ne supporte pas la bière ! - (Amy) Oui, le vin français, même si nous n’en avons sans doute pas goûté du bon - on a eu droit à des trucs bon-marché(rires) - et j’ai donc envie de goûter du bon vin : tu as des conseils à me donner ? - Pourquoi pas… - (Elles, en choeur) Nous aimons le rosé, le rosé ! - (Georgia) Ou le Bordeaux, testons du Bordeaux ce soir… Du rhum aussi. (Amy acquiesce) Du rhum blanc. - (Georgia) Mais nous sommes en Provence, donc…

Un message à adresser aux filles, à toutes les filles ?

(Amy) Toutes les filles devant ! Montrez-vous, frappez fort, jouez fort, je sais que vous êtes là, tout autour, montrez-vous parce que c’est maintenant qu’on a besoin de vous !

Un peu plus, tard, après leur concert et avant celui de Die Antwoord, j’ai la chance de tomber sur mes nouvelles héroïnes attablées dehors, près du bar de l’espace presse, en compagnie de leur équipe (Tim le batteur, leur régisseur, et une dame qui m’a confié qu’Amy est très gentille sauf quand elle a faim, là c’est terrible). Elles ne peuvent refuser un verre de Coteaux d’Aix (Château La Coste) rosé, qui a priori n’est pas mal. Georgia est partie téléphoner. Quand elle revient, dégustation : elles semblent satisfaites. L’équipe Nova Twins est tellement sympathique qu’on a peine à les quitter ; d’ailleurs Amy me prie de rester. J’en profite un peu pour quelques questions bonus :

Parle-moi un peu de vos vêtements, ils sont étonnants : qui les réalise ?

(Amy) Nous faisons au maximum par nous-mêmes, à la main, en partant d’une base déjà existante, et en cousant des pièces dessus. Là, tu vois, c’est un vieux pantalon que j’avais : j’ai enlevé des pièces et fait des rajouts, comme tu peux le voir…

M’intéressant il va de soi à l’aspect couture, je tâte le haut du pantalon, me rendant compte qu’il s’agit d’une base de short en velours milleraies pourpre, plutôt seyant, sur lequel ont été rajoutées des jambes d’inspiration hippie, et je souris admiratif, sous le regard connaisseur d’Amy… Je n’ose cependant pas lui demander comment elle a confectionné son superbe soutien-gorge brassière orange, vu dans un de ses clips. Après avoir demandé à Amy son âge - qui restera incertain - je me recentre sur une question « guitare basse » pour Georgia, qui m’explique un peu son installation de douze pédales (dans lesquelles Amy se prend parfois les pieds) et précise qu’elle en joue depuis sept ans. Ce qui leur ferait 20 ans, si j’ai bien suivi. Quoi qu’il en soit, elles me demandent ce que je vais voir après, je leur réponds Die Antwoord tandis que Georgia semble intéressée par Michael Mayer. A plus tard, donc… et « cheers » !

Propos recueillis par Arnauld H.

Photo : Adrien Didier

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