Fall In Love with Julia's Dazzle Rosé
Valentine's Day is just around the corner. While much of the world is thinking about roses, the wine world is thinking about rosés!
Julia's Dazzle Rosé of Pinot Gris is the perfect complement to your Valentine's Day plans, but this luscious and energetic rosé shines any time of the year.
Julia’s Dazzle Rosé was developed by Allen Shoup and named after his granddaughter Julia. Winemaker Gilles Nicault crafts this limited production Rosé having developed his winemaking skills in Provence, France, the world leader in Rosé.
Rosé from a Pinot Gris?
While there are several different ways to impart color into a Rosé wine, the classic method is to let the skins soak with the juice. It makes perfect sense to think about Rosés made from red grapes like Sangiovese, Pinot Noir, or Syrah. But, Pinot Gris? A white wine grape?
Pinot Gris, while usually made into a white wine, has quite a bit of color in its skin, thus the "Gris" or "Gray". Many Pinot Gris grapes actually have a reddish hue to them (see photo above), but the spectrum of color in Pinot Gris is quite amazing. One might even say there are, "50 shades of gris."
In Julia Dazzle's case, the Pinot Gris grapes from select Columbia Valley vineyards were left to hang until they developed a bright tint, then gently pressed. They soaked on their skins and then the clarified juice slowly fermented at cool temperatures to retain its intensely vibrant aromatics and flavors.
Easy Food Pairings
When a wine is as easy to love as the Julia's Dazzle, why complicate the food pairing? Keep it simple and enjoy the extra time by savoring your creations. Here are a few suggestions:
- Burrata with prosciutto.
- Crab cake salad. Pick up a couple of pre-made crab cakes from your favorite grocer. Cook/heat and then place on a bed of mixed greens, red bell pepper, chevre, and drizzle with a light vinaigrette.
- Skewered grilled shrimp with a squeeze of lemon. Serve with tzatziki and fresh pitas.
- Grilled salmon with a balsamic glaze and wild rice.
Tasting Notes - 2023 Vintage
The 2023 Julia’s Dazzle is bursting with luscious notes of ripe strawberries, juicy melon, and a hint of zesty orange peel, this elegant Rosé of Pinot Gris offers a vibrant, refreshing acidity and a silky-smooth finish - perfect for toasting to romance and unforgettable moments.
Accolades - 2023 Vintage
93 points - Owen Bargreen
"Bright strawberry and kiwi notes combine with shades of guava on the nose. The palate is rich and mineral-laden with a very pretty core of red fruit flavors alongside damp earth and shades of kiwi and cantaloupe on the palate. Beautiful textured, this has impeccable balance with weight, favor range and finesse."
92 points, Best Buy - Wine Enthusiast
"Julia does indeed dazzle with up front aromas of strawberries and nectarines. In the background, look for additional aromas of fir needles and angel food cake. Ripe cantaloupe and honey-coated almond flavors are counterpointed by a tangy nectarine note."
Where to Buy
Julia's Dazzle Rosé is available in our Tasting Rooms in Woodinville and Walla Walla, at fine retailers across the country, and in our online store. At only $20/bottle this is the type of wine you buy by the case to always have on-hand.