With Valentines Day being this coming Sunday I thought I would do a quick blog about one of my favorite wines. Francis Coppola Sofia Rose, now I have been lucky enough to go out to Napa and visit the Coppola Vineyard and Winery, which is where I had Sofia Rose for the first time, and loved it the first time I had it. This wine has a brilliant pink rose color and a bottle that beautiful by itself (nice gift idea if you are in the market for a Valentine’s gift).
I do not want this to be a fussy or wordy wine post, just a few quick things to keep in mind about this wine. This is a rose, not a sweet white zinfandel you immediately think of when I say pink, and Sofia in particular is a refreshing, dry wine with a smell and taste that alternates between light florals and just picked strawberries. Along with strawberry, black cherry and raspberry notes share the palate with a nice acidity at the end. Its refreshing style makes it a delicious partner to all kinds of savory dishes, from tostadas and spicy grilled chicken to a nicoise salad. And although I usually look for this wine in the hot Texas summer months I think that it cannot be beat for a special Valentine’s Day treat.
Serve the wine chilled and as it warms the full flavor will open up.
Where to find Sofia in Dallas:
GoodyGoody Liquor, Centennial Fine Wine and Spirits, CostCo (West Plano), and other specialty stores throughout town.
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