The history of wine of this summer really began for me on the hot
and bright morning I drove with my friends to participate in The Great Rose
Infusion of Summer event, which was held on the spectacular grounds of Soda
Rock Winery, Healdsburg, Sonoma County.
The setting of the event was breathtaking - the golden
shower of sun beating down with affection upon the fields, the spray of old
trees, the vineyards, quite and green, and the fashionable crowds of wine lovers.
I slowly strolled about the area, where couples and groups were scattered at
tables, filling the heat with words of excitement and laughter while enjoying
the excellent rose wines.
I was almost surprised with the quality of the wines. The elegance, complexity and balance of the presented rose surprised me
the most. This is a New World for rose wines and thinking of it makes me
light-headed and happy, because I love rose! I am delighted to see that
rose wine is now an exciting and growing category in the wine industry.
“Drink wine. This is life eternal. This is
all that youth will give you. It is the season for wine, roses and drunken
friends. Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.”
― Omar Khayyam