best red wines summer 2015

We are dedicated to producing wines of only the highest quality, utilising time honoured viticulture practices in the vineyard to produce the best possible fruit. We have selected disease-resistant varieties which allow us to keep spraying to a minimum. We also pay a great deal of attention to canopy management, maximising air flow through the canopy and sun and light exposure to suit the season. All of our wines are made at the award-winning Halfpenny Green Vineyard and are suitable for vegetarians. Our most recent and prestigious awards: Welsh Vineyard Association 2016 Shropshire Lady (2015) - Silver Red Kite (2014) - Bronze Shropshire Lady (2015) - Best White Wine Mercian Vineyards Annual Wine Challenge 2016 Shropshire Lady (2015): Gold Medal Best Dry White Wine in the Competition trophy Wine of the Year trophy Best New Vintage trophy Kerry Vale Sparkling White (2014) - Silver Red Denarii (2013) - Silver

Kerry Vale Sparkling Rose (2014) - Bronze Red Kite - Commended Summer Days - Commended Kerry Rose - Commended English & Welsh Wine of the Year 2016 Summer Days (2015) - Bronze Great Taste Awards 2016 KVV Sparkling White (2012) - Silver Mercian Vineyard Association (MVA) Shropshire Lady (2014) - Silver Red Denarii (2013) - Bronze Red Kite (2014) - Highly Commended International Wine Challenge (IWC) 2015 Shropshire Lady / Solaris (2014) - Silver Summer Days (2014) - Commended English & Welsh Wine of the Year 2015 Shropshire Lady (2014) - Silver Summer Days (2014) - Bronze Seren Star (2014) – Bronze Welsh Vineyard Association Competition 2015 Red Denarii (2013) - Bronze Great Taste Awards 2015 Shropshire Lady / Solaris (2014) English & Welsh Wine of the Year 2014 Shropshire Lady (2013) - Silver Summer Days (2013) - Bronze The Rare Hare (2013) - Bronze

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where can i buy wine in canadaNothing is a more welcome—or refreshing—addition to a summer gathering than a perfectly chilled bottle of rosé.
best wine to drink dailyBlush to some, pink to others, this sultry summer beverage is having a renaissance on the craft wine scene as distinguished vineyards bring their rosés to the fore and talented newcomers experiment (with great success) in the summertime favorite. As the rosé landscape—particularly along the California coast—becomes excitingly diverse, selecting a bottle that fits the occasion can be a challenge. AD turned to sommelier Lulu McAllister Churchill, wine director at the San Francisco hot spot Nopa and buzzy Liholiho Yacht Club, for a bit of guidance on just what to toss in your tote alongside the sunscreen and cover-ups as you dash for the train on Friday afternoon.2015 Ameztoi “Rubentis" Rosé of Hondarribi Beltza and Hondarribi Zuri from Getariako Txakolina, Spain“It doesn’t get much fresher than this one—and the acidity could handle any vinaigrette or muggy day

A lively rosé blended from the native white and red grapes of Txakolina in northern Spain, this bottle is likely to make its way onto every picnic blanket or beach towel this summer. “I think I sell as much of this wine to my staff as I do our guests,” she says; 2015 Jolie Laide "Intimate Collisions" Rosé of Syrah and Carignan from Northern CaliforniaChurchill’s list at Nopa is known among the city’s wine cognoscenti for depth and savvy when it comes to new California wine, hence this recommendation. “Scott Schultz of Jolie Laide is known for his experimental style and playful labels,” Churchill says. This alternative winery based in Sebastopol relishes in the tension of its moniker, jolie laide or “pretty ugly,” with wines that are at once lovably familiar and attention-grabbing in their difference. Its inaugural rosé, though, is immediately lovable. As Churchill notes, “Fruity but with tension, this bottle hits the rosé spot . . . hard.” $24. 2013 Clos Saron "Tickled Pink" Rosé of Syrah, Graciano, and Verdelho from California (Sierra Foothills)If you aren’t convinced by the name alone, “this delicious and quirky pink offering from winemakers Gideon Beinstock and Saron Rice is unusual in a few ways,” Churchill tells us.

The rare blend of red and white grapes of varying provenance sets this wine apart from other local or imported varieties. And while rosé is typically the teenager of wine, this one is aged before release, allowing it to come into its own. “This wine is earthy and textural with dense stone fruit and fresh almond on the palate,” says Churchill; 2015 Matthiasson Rosé of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, and Counoise from CaliforniaThe godfather of new California wine, Steve Matthiasson is much adored on West Coast tables, thanks to his subtle and effective vineyard management techniques and exciting domestic takes on Italianate varieties. “A master in both the field and the cellar, Matthiasson produces an irresistible and perfectly balanced rosé, vintage after vintage,” Churchill says; 2015 Sinskey Vin Gris of Pinot Noir from Los Carneros, CaliforniaPerhaps it’s the notion of stripping a red wine down to a more feminine version, but the blush variety of the pinot noir grape seems to have a romantic undertone.

“I see this bottle and my heartbeat quickens,” says Churchill. “This wine has somewhat of a cult following. It's ballet-slipper-pink in the bottle and equally delicate on the palate, made using grapes from the cool southernmost Carneros region of Napa Valley.” Best to split this bottle with someone else, we think; 2015 Tatomer Spatburgunder Rosé from Santa Barbara, CaliforniaImpress your guests with this little-known California gem. “When most people think of winemaker Graham Tatomer, they immediately remember him as the winemaker who makes delicious California Riesling and Gruner Veltliner,” Churchill says. “But he also makes this very small-production rosé from Spätburgunder (née Pinot Noir) that is worth seeking out.” Summery and fruity with a hint of the coast, it almost demands a seasonal crisp, crumble, or cobbler to wash down; 2015 Onward Rosé of Pinot Noir from Hawkeye Ranch Redwood Valley, CaliforniaYes, rosé has long since shed its reputation as a lady’s vin, but a toast to femininity never hurts, especially with this bottle.