Even November is rosé season in southern Arizona.
Willcox-based Carlson Creek Vineyard is releasing their first 100% grenache rosé on Veterans Day, November 11.
Guests at the tasting room at both the Willcox and Scottsdale tasting rooms can receive one complimentary taste of the rosé, while veterans and active service members can receive a full complimentary full tasting, which includes nine different wines.
“The terroir brings out a very balanced acidity with a lingering, fresh finish,” said co-owner and winemaker John Carlson.
Raspberry and strawberry notes make the rosé a lovely pair with goat cheese and lighter dishes such as salads and shellfish dishes.
Bottles of the rosé are $21.
For more information, visit carlsoncreek.com.
Article written by:
Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
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