Willamette, damn it! Years back when I went wine tasting in
the Willamette Valley of Oregon for the first time, this is the expression the
locals used to help the visitors remember how to pronounce Willamette -- rhymes
with damn it.
This week’s Wine Wednesday feature, the 2015 Domaine
Loubejac Willamette Rosé is described as a rare rosé blend. Generally, this term
means that the wine is a blend of an unusual combination of varietals. At the
same time, rosé wines are usually made from the varietals most widely
grown in the area that they are from – and usually, red varietals, though white can
be used as well. Pinot Noir is highly likely
to be part of this blend since one of the more popular varietals in the Willamette
Valley is Pinot Noir. Other varietals in the blend may or may not be,
Shiraz/Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvedre.
As the days start getting warmer, this wine conjures up
thoughts of a picnic. The beautiful salmon color makes one think of May flowers
soon to come. One the nose, apricot and
peach and a pronounced minerality. It is sweet on the tip of the tongue but
then is lively – evidence of stainless steel fermentation. It has a crisp, short, yet juicy (wait for
it) finish. We enjoyed this with a Cajun Shrimp Boil. I think this wine is
extremely versatile, but for some reason I want to pair it with spicy
foods. Try also with Chicken Tortilla
Soup. Click the links below to print or
save the recipe pairing suggestions.
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