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What We’re Drinking: Christopher & Don Jacobo Rioja Rosado 2009





At last the summer has arrived and subsequently it’s a perfect opportunity to crack open the lighter characterful Old World white and Rosé wines.

If you want a Rosé with personality, deep colour and not too much alcohol (12%), then I would recommend you try the Don Jacobo Rioja Rosado 2009, Bodegas Corral.

Made from Garnacha and Tempranillo it is just delicious and fruity and don’t be shy to chill it – its really refreshing, particularly in this sweltering weather. 
 
To see what the other members of CellarVie Wines chose for the ‘What we’re drinking’ section and why, click on the links below.
 
Charlotte - Kleine Zalze Bush Vines Chenin Blanc  
Ben - Flagstone Longitude 
Simon - Rare Vineyards Marsanne-Viognier 
Eliott - Veramonte Pinot Noir 
Jon - ‘Piluna’ Primitivo 
Sophie - Bourgogne Blanc 'Clos de Loyse' 2009 
Eliott - Touraine Sauvignon Domaine Trotignon  
Charlotte - 1847 Oloroso Dulce Sherry 
Simon - Errázuriz Single Vineyard Carmenère 2009 
Jon - Chardonnay Grand Cru 2008, Tenuta Rapitalà 
Christopher - Brookfield Reserve Chardonnay-Viognier 2009 
 
Why not let us know what you are drinking by posting your comments in the section below or post photos of you enjoying a nice glass of wine on our Facebook page...   
 
  

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