DRINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX

Wine Tasting with Simon Woods:

Château d’Esclans Whispering Angel Côtes de Provence Rosé 2016, France

Subtle, slinky pink, slightly peachy with light red berry and blood orange flavours, and the lightly sandy note I find in many Provence pinks, persistent and moreish. S-

Château d’Esclans Rock Angel Côtes de Provence Rosé 2016, France

Bigger and richer than Whispering Angel, but also more backward, takes the peachy citrus-tinged fruit and adds in more of the earthy, sandy character, lovely long finish, will be even better by the end of summer. S(-)