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The bottles you want when you’re having fun on the water.
By Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen
Whether you are out for the day on a friend’s boat or are enjoying summer in Nice or Cannes in your own floating home, it’s important to liven up the overwater party with a few special bottles of wine. If you’re hitting hotspots on land in the evenings your options are often limited, so it’s fun to combine a mix of easy-to-find bottles with under the radar selections when you’re back on board.
Bubbles add to the festive atmosphere of being on a boat, but that doesn’t mean you have to stick to the same Champagne brands you’ll find in every port. Think outside the box and seek out sparklers from other regions such as California or northern Italy. You are always going to have one lover of oaky Chardonnay on hand; however, offering a lighter, aromatic white as well will keep everyone happy. No yachting excursion, be it for a few hours or the whole season, is complete without at least one rosé (or two) from the Côtes de Provence in the south of France. And while hot days on the water call for well-chilled whites, rosés, and bubbles, when the sun dips below the horizon and your sun-kissed skin begins to cool down, a couple of red wine choices will be appreciated by all, either poured on their own after time ashore or alongside an elegant alfresco dinner on the open deck.
Here are three bottles of bubbles, two whites, two rosés, and two reds to look out for the next time you are stocking up for some time on a yacht.
This ever-so-pale-pink rosé is a blend of Grenache, Vermentino, and Syrah and is made mostly from free run juice with no maceration. It is aged in 600-liter barrels for about ten months and undergoes battonage, or stirring of the lees, twice a week. It was first made by Sacha Lichine in 2006 and this 2019 is drinking perfectly right now, especially from a three-liter double magnum bottle, which is the perfect size to share with friends on your yacht. It has aromas of strawberry, orange peel, and grapefruit pith. It is full bodied with elegant mouthfeel and flavors of red fruits, citrus blossom, and a touch of white pepper in the finish. Available in 750 ml, 1.5 liter, or 3-liter format.
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A FABULOUSLY DIVERSE and accomplished crowd of influencers, VIPs, culture vultures and society swells gathered on the pool deck of Four Seasons Hotel Houston to celebrate Houston CityBook’s first ever “Cool 100” list.
Sponsors and cohosts included The Post Collection, which brought a two-toned orange and black Bentley to show off at valet as guests arrived, and Insólito Tequila, which provided spirits for the breezy summer evening’s featured Paloma cocktails. Château d’Esclans poured delicious rosés, including its Whispering Angel and The Beach.
By Brooke Klaiman
When you feel confident and beautiful on the outside, it helps your inner beauty shine through. Kittenish, founded in 2014 by the multi-talented Jessie James Decker, approaches fashion with a focus on blending flirty femininity with a hint of sass. But it’s more than just appearance – Kittenish represents a contagious mindset you can’t help but embrace.
This year at PARAISO Miami Swim Week, guests had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the essence of Kittenish and embody its spirit with style and grace. The show drew inspiration from Decker’s love for European aesthetics combined with her identity as a southern babe, resulting in her best swim collection to date. The collection showcased romantic shades of red, vibrant greens, and a mix of warm neutrals, with added hints of Mediterranean prints, animal-inspired prints, and textured fabrics, all infused with that flirty Kittenish touch.
The success of the evening was made possible by the support of sponsor partners such as Zooz Group, Virgin Voyages, and AminoLean Energy Drink, whose contributions promoted and enhanced one of Swim Fashion Week’s most highly anticipated events. The excitement carried over to the exclusive after-party held at The Miami Edition hotel’s Tropicale, where guests indulged in specialty drinks courtesy of Blue Ice Vodka, Mijenta Tequila, and Whispering Angel Rosé wine. It was an evening filled with fun, flirtation, and vibrant energy.
By Ciara Leahy
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Having a sustainable focus is as important for big winemakers as it is for the family-run operations as climate change continues to have an impact on vineyards. Whispering Angel, the brand that helped drive the rosé renaissance’, celebrates its 17th vintage, but 2022 was a challenging year as the growing season yielded small berries with an average weight drop of 25%. This was expected, following a scorching summer. However, because of their commitment to long-term, meticulous vineyard management, it was an untroubled vintage. This can be experienced in the glass, as refreshing strawberry, raspberry and grapefruit flavours make a delicate rosé which has a beautiful crisp, clean finish…
The fun addition is taking over the venue once again for the summer season.
By Rachel Butler
Whispering Angel Rose Garden is returning to Cafe En Seine this summer with delicious food to be enjoyed along side Whispering Angel Rose or with its stylish big sister Rock Angel.
The takeover at one of Dublin’s most chic venues will be running from July 6 to end of August. Customers can also indulge in a delicious food pairing menu, created by Cafe en Seine’s Executive Chef Stephen Gibson.
Whispering Angel is the perfect summer drink with delicate aromas of fresh citrus, rose petal, and red fruits making it the perfect choice for rose lovers. There is also the Whispering Angel Blush cocktail, fashioned with vodka, rhubarb, Whispering Angel Rosé and soda on offer to kick start a perfect summers evening.
The Whispering Angel Rose Garden will transport you to a Parisian terrace offering the perfect picture opportunity and give you that holiday feeling in the heart of Dublin city. The light flooded space will have open windows to let the sun and summer air in.
The Whispering Angel Blush cocktail is priced at €14.50, with Whispering Angel by the glass costing €12 and a bottle costing €57. There is also a Whispering Angel 750 ml bottle available for €85 and a Whispering Angel 1.5l bottle for €125.
As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, the essence of summer comes alive at this popular Spinningfields venue.
By Deanna Thomas
The Ivy’s expert mixologists have created a delightful summer spritz menu in collaboration with Aperol and Campari. The drinks list showcases timeless favourites such as Aperol Spritz as well as limited-edition specials like the Passionfruit Spritz. If you prefer a chilled glass of wine with added table-side theatre, treat yourselves to a glass of Whispering Angel Rose poured tableside from a Jeroboam.
(Agen Food) – Rome, 21 June. – Since ancient times, the summer solstice – the day with the most light throughout the year – symbolizes change, vitality and greater contact with nature. And how could it be otherwise? The warmer evenings invite us to be outdoors and in the air there is that special feeling that anything is possible.
Whether it’s during an aperitif by the sea, in front of a table set on the terrace, on a linen tablecloth with a wicker basket next to it, every occasion becomes a good one to celebrate the new beginnings that await us with a toast.
Fresh, delicate and playful, wines for the summer are perfect partners to accompany the moments of conviviality that the summer has just begun. And if white still remains the first choice when it comes to summer labels, Rosé and Bubbles stand out for their gastronomic versatility.
WHISPERING ANGEL
Château d’Esclans, a domaine whose property covers 427 hectares (of which 140 are planted with vines) in the commune of La-Motte-En-Provence, in the heart of the Varo department (where most of the wines that refer to the denomination Rosé de Provence AOC), is known for its ancient vineyards of Grenache, the main variety of the area and the most present among the rows of Château d’Esclans, together with Rolle (our Vermentino), Cinsault, Syrah. Whispering Angel, the symbolic wine of Château d’Esclans and a reference point for Provençal wines, comes from the best first-drop juices and the best musts of Grenache, Cinsault and Vermentino from the best terroirs around La-Motte-En-Provence . It is a Rosé of great aromatic intensity, characterized by notes of fresh red fruits and a floral bouquet. On the palate it is dry and fleshy, with a soft and round finish. Perfect to sip on its own, to better discover its characteristics, it also accompanies a leafy green salad with goat cheese and grilled pears.
PUT A PROVENÇAL SPIN ON SUMMER IN LONDON WITH THE LUXURY HOTEL’S LATEST COLLABORATION
How are you spending your summer? While we can all dream of months lazily spent strolling pretty coastal paths and lingering over long, sun-dappled lunches next to the Mediterranean, the reality is many of us will be staying right here in the capital – which is why The Rooftop at The Trafalgar St. James is bringing a slice of Southern France to our doorstep this summer.
The luxury hotel has teamed up with Provence winery Château d’Esclans, maker of the famed Whispering Angel rosé, to create the Whispering Angel @ The Rooftop terrace. Taking over the seventh-floor restaurant and bar, which boasts incredible views over the central London skyline, the al fresco terrace will offer a unique menu of Provençal cocktails, drinks and dishes against a backdrop of seasonal floral decor.
The star of the show is the special Provence rosé wine menu, which features some of Château d’Esclans best-loved bottles, including the delicate Whispering Angel and high-energy Rock Angel. Accompanying this will be a series of limited edition rosé-based cocktails, such as Taste of Provence: an elegant blend of Whispering Angel, homemade lavender syrup and a touch of soda.
And should mid-shopping drinks or sunset cocktails turn into a long lunch or decadent dinner? Whispering Angel @ The Rooftop is happy to provide. The Trafalgar’s team of world-class chefs has devised a menu of light summery dishes and indulgent classics perfect for every occasion. Choose from a delectable offering including crispy prawns with lime and vegan nduja, halloumi fries with pomegranate and mint, and grilled seabass with salsa verde and burnt lemon.
From 10 June, Whispering Angel @ The Rooftop will also be serving a lively weekend brunch perfect for special celebrations and making the most of the (hopefully) glorious summer sunshine. Available from 11am to 2.45pm every Saturday and Sunday, the menu includes luxurious dishes such as crab and crayfish brioche sandwich, grilled minute steak and the signature Rooftop Muffin, packed with sausage, egg, hash brown, smoked cheddar and treacle-cured bacon.
And to wash everything down? Why, a glass of Whispering Angel, of course.
Whispering Angel @ The Rooftop opens on 9 June 2023, visit trafalgarstjames.com to book.
By Yohann Castaing
Rosé wines have such strong seasonal connotations, inextricably associated with summer meals and social gatherings around a pool, that wine enthusiasts tend to dismiss them as less interesting and less serious. It so happens that this is an attitude that seems to be shared by many a winemaker. After requesting samples of current releases for this appraisal, I was surprised to discover that a significant number of well-known producers have chosen to concentrate on making simple, fruit-driven reds instead of rosés. A typical explanation was, “Why bother trying to compete with the pale and often bland rosés of Provence that enjoy such commercial success and are produced in such large volumes with such low overheads?”
Such an attitude might seem surprising, given the tremendous commercial success that rosé wines enjoy in markets around the world. In the eyes of many, rosés—which exist in a wide range of hues and styles—are ideal for uncritical enjoyment, and the category is booming. The rosés of Provence have undeniably reaped the rewards. Alas, easy-drinking and easygoing selling points do not always coincide with the pursuit of excellence. Many contemporary rosés from Provence are so pale that they might almost be mistaken for white wines. Too many producers even seem to have settled for releasing wines to be casually enjoyed with simple summer culinary fare while giving up any ambition for producing characterful wines expressing terroir.
Fortunately, there remains a contingent of wine producers resisting the temptation to simply milk the cash cow. They work hard to produce rosé wines of a singular style, be it thanks to their choice of grape variety or winemaking technique, that express a sense of place and have layers of flavor and texture.
In the selection of wines presented here from the diverse regions that I cover for The Wine Advocate, including but not limited to Provence, I have focused on rosé wines that express a distinctive character and identity intimately linked to their place of origin, but ones that are also capable of enhancing both simple and more complex dishes or even of being enjoyed on their own for their compelling style. Some of them will even improve with age. I have chosen to ignore those interchangeable and somewhat insipid rosés that may certainly be eminently quaffable but which are just as quickly forgotten.
A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Rolle, the 2022 Cotes de Provence Rose Whispering Angel reveals aromas of peach, grapefruit, lemon, red berries and spices. Light to medium-bodied, elegant and fresh, tense and juicy, it’s pure and clean with a mouthwatering, elegant finish.
The 2021 Cotes de Provence Rose Les Clans, matured for 11 months in 600-liter barrels (new and old), derives from old vines (50-55 years of age) planted on gravel-calcareous soils. It reveals a complex, dense bouquet with aromas of vanilla, spices, peach, iodine, crushed stones, rose and raspberry, followed by a medium to full-bodied, seamless palate endowed with impressive texture, racy acids and a refreshing yet long finish. It’s the most complex, racy, gastronomic wine in the Château d’Esclans range. 93 Points
Château d’Esclans’s premium cuvée, the 2021 Cotes de Provence Rose Garrus, which was matured in French new oak, bursts from the glass with aromas of pear, grapefruit, vanilla, spices, lime, red berries and thyme flowers. Medium to full-bodied, layered and textured, ripe and round, it’s built around racy acids and a seamless palate. This vintage can be approached with pleasure even if it has 3-5 years of evolution ahead of it. 92 Points
