Turkey Flat Rose 2008, $15 Summer Goodness

I was introduced to Turkey Flat by a local wine store named Corkscrewed. I thought the name was pretty clever!

Every year the Turkey Flat Rose changes in complexity by the varying percentage of grapes used. Turkey Flat uses all of the following grapes: Grenache, Shiraz, Cabernet and Dolcetto. The result is a beautifully flushed wine, of which 2008 came in a little dry. The 2006 was a little sweeter, but I still enjoyed the 2008 thoroughly and look forward to what 2009 will bring. Stock up on this perennial favorite for your next pic-nic or BBQ, you won't be disappointed.

How does a Rose get it's pink color you ask? Rose's use both white and red grapes, but the red grape skins are left in for a short time before being removed. A longer steep yields a darker pink, a shorter steep, a lighter pink. Vwalla!

Cheers!