4 Spots to Drink Wine Like Adele in SF

By Christina Campodonico

British pop star Adele’s latest music video shows the singer enthroned atop a red inner tube, adorned in a glittering gold dress, regally floating down a lazy river with a glass of rosé in hand as she sings the lyrics to her boozy ballad, “I Drink Wine,” from new album 30.
This vision of absurdity and elegance was brought to life by an SF hometown hero, Joe Talbot, who directed the video. Talbot is one of the filmmakers behind the A24 hit, “The Last Black Man in San Francisco.”
The director grew up in SF and recently gushed about working with Adele on Instagram, writing: “She supported us in the making of this in every way a fellow artist can. I feel like the luckiest boy in a Giants hat.”
Whether you’re a fan of Talbot or Adele, here are four spots where you can emulate the singer-songwriter’s wine game:

1. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar 950 Mason St.

Note: You could be fined $1,000 for jumping into the pool at the Fairmont Hotel’s legendary Tonga Room, according to a sign posted by the pool. But sitting around the old school tiki bar’s blue lagoon could be the closest best option to floating down a lazy river in SF.
The atmospheric cocktail lounge, complete with thunderstorms on the half hour, is known for its classic tiki cocktails (think Mai Tais, Zombies and rum-driven drinks), but Tonga Room also has an equally whimsical list of wines, including “Whispering Angel” rosé.

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Excerpt from An Interview Published on October 31, 2022

… Here is an unconscious and casually curated feed of “little flashes of my sense of humor or things I care about.” I couldn’t help noticing her love of Whispering Angel rosé wine.
“Oh my god, it’s the best” she cries.
I had been tempted to bring her a bottle as a gift, but I didn’t want her to take it the wrong way.
“I would have welcomed it with open arms” she reassures me. “And we would be drinking it right now.”

rosé wine, a truly seasonless sip

When Sacha Lichine acquired Chateau d’Esclans he knew he had no-easy task ahead him: to educate the world about the true potential of rosé wine. Since 2006, Sacha and his team have tirelessly worked to spread one simple message: rosé truly can be a fine wine. Gone are the days of it being merely a summer tipple to be drunk while relaxing by the sea, in the present day it is now a widely respected and truly beloved beverage that can be appreciated by anyone, whether they be a connoisseur or your everyman drinker. Rated amongst some of the best wines in the world, the Chateau d’Esclans portfolio is paving the way for the rosé category to become a totally seasonless sip.

After sixteen vintages, the realization is slowly but surely starting to dawn on the world that rosé is in fact a wine that can be enjoyed with a vast array of cuisines at any time of the year. So, with the festive season around the corner, as family and friends come together to enjoy each other’s company, it is high time that a glass of rosé becomes commonplace when celebrating what has been this year, and what is to come in 2023. Whether it be cheese fondue in the Alps, hearty truffle dishes next to a warm fire or a delicious game course shared around a table of friends, the Chateau d’Esclans wines are the ultimate compliment to a seemingly endless number of traditionally wintertime treats.

So, as the winter months descend upon us, please consider this an invitation to experiment with your seasonal drink choices, whether it be around your own table or gifting a bottle to loved ones. From harvest to holidays, Chateau d’Esclans has got you covered this season.

Dillon Bass Seeks to Drive Rosé Renaissance in Northern Ireland with Whispering Angel

Drinks company Dillon Bass has added Whispering Angel – the world’s number one premium rosé – to its burgeoning wine and spirits portfolio.
With a 24.4% market share, Whispering Angel has driven the ‘rosé renaissance’ in recent years, supported by high profile celebrity endorsements and sponsorships. Widely regarded as the benchmark for new rosés, Whispering Angel essentially established a category that is now worth a massive £63M globally, with premium £10+ rosés growing +58.1%, as consumers opt to enjoy blush wines all year round.
The popular rosé brand was officially welcomed into the Dillon Bass wine portfolio at a special dinner for key hospitality staff at Belfast’s Waterman restaurant at the end of September (Wednesday 28 September), hosted by Whispering Angel’s UK brand ambassador, Kelly Stevenson. Chef Niall McKenna prepared an exquisite menu with dishes expertly paired to complement Whispering Angel.
Dillon Bass will now begin a programme of trade engagement, events and activations to support growing consumer demand for rosé.

Speaking after the event, Laura Shiels, brand manager for Whispering Angel said: “Whispering Angel has been a gamechanger for the rosé category. From humble beginnings in 2006, the brand has grown to become the world’s number one rosé, building a whole category through its own impressive trajectory. We’re excited to amplify the stellar work the brand has been doing globally to drive the rosé renaissance here, helping consumers to enjoy a taste of ‘la vie en rosé’ in Northern Ireland.”

Whispering Angel is available to buy in leading local retail and off sales outlets across Northern Ireland, RRP £20.

In November the best wines in the world will be awarded

From October 28 to November 1, Singapore will be the epicenter of the second edition of the Wine Pinnacle Awards , which brings together the main players in the world wine industry, to distinguish the best wines. The program also includes Masterclasses and a Symposium by leading professionals and exclusive food and wine experiences with renowned chefs.
The second edition of the Wine Pinnacle Awards was delayed due to the pause that the pandemic put on major events around the world. However, the confirmation of its realization arouses great expectations and is emerging as the most anticipated wine event of the year in Southeast Asia. Once again, Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) is the venue for all activities on the Wine Pinnacle Awards programme, proving that it is one of the top dining destinations for bon vivants and wine lovers in Singapore.

NOMINATED WINES – WINE PINNACLE AWARDS 2022:

Comfort Pink < 40 Euros
Château d’Esclans, Whispering Angel Rosé, Provence, France

Best Performing Wines from Bordeaux 2005

There was an increase in Burgundy trade as the week went on. Domaine Armand Rousseau Chambertin Clos de Bèze 2019, Lucien Le Moine Richebourg 2009 and Bachelet-Monnot Puligny-Montrachet 2017 all seeing activity.
Château Léoville Barton 2019 led trade for Bordeaux. Trade for Champagne switched back to Louis Roderer Cristal 2008, while for US wines Screaming Eagle’s The Flight 2019 was in demand just as the Screaming Eagle 2019 was just the day before.
Finally, there was also trade for the recently released Almaviva 2020 and Château d’Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé 2021 also found buyers as summer draws to a close.

Best Rosé Without Food

Pink Rosés are not the first thing many enthusiasts think of when shopping for a bottle of wine, and many sommeliers believe that high-quality bottles of Rosé are some of the best-kept secrets in the world of wine. These light and refreshing pink wines are great by themselves without food.

Rosé wines are naturally low in tannin, as there is only limited skin contact allowed during the wine-making process. This means that drinking Rosé will not dry out the palette, making it easier to keep enjoying sip after sip!

There are a variety of different styles of Rosé, and sweetness levels can range all the way from bone dry to lusciously sweet. There are many different grapes that can be used to make these pink wines, including Grenache, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, and Syrah.

Sweet Rosés are great for drinking after a meal and are often used as dessert wines. They are usually made using Merlot, Zinfandel, and Moscato grapes which give them a full body and rich sweetness. Sweet Rosés are usually low in acidity, making them great for new wine drinkers.

On the opposite end of the sweetness spectrum, the driest representations of Rosé are crisp and acidic, making them a fantastic option for outdoor parties and summertime enjoyment. Many wine enthusiasts look at dry Rosé as the ultimate warm weather wine without food.

The tasting notes present in Rosés are usually described as fruity, with red fruit like strawberries, cherries, and cranberry often described on the front of the palate. Citrus and melon are also commonly present, making these wines plenty complex by themselves.

Whispering Angel Rosé is one of the top-selling pink wines in the world, and it is also produced in the iconic Provence region. This dry Rosé has developed a reputation for supreme drinkability and superior value compared to many more expensive bottles from the same region.

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Luxusrosé 2021 – Provence és társai

Chateau d’Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé 2021 Cotes de Provence

Az illat itt is bátortalan, majd enyhe seprős-krémes jegyek, némi virág, citrus és gyümölcs is érezhető. A korty elegáns, enyhén krémes érzetű, puha tapintású, kerek savakra támaszkodik, inkább a textúráról szól, mint az aromákról. Mértéktartó az intenzitás, és végig az is marad, a hőmérséklet emelkedésével együtt is talán ez a bor gyújtja be legkevésbé az aromákat. Egy kevés fehér őszibarack, citrus, grapefruit, nagyon enyhe sósság, melegedve minimális piros gyümölcs tűnik fel, fanyar zárással. Jó bor, de a nagy név – és a legdrágább bor – nálam a sor végén zárt. 6p- (8700 Ft – Bortársaság)