On June 6^th 2011 our ABC Wine Team visited the producers at Cave de Tavel, a wine cooperative of 60 growers located in the village of Tavel in the Southern Rhone Valley.

Cave de Tavel is one of the oldest wine co-ops of France. Built in 1937, it produces France’s most famous rosé wine. The 2010 Domaine des Carteresses Tavel Rosé exhibits raspberry, strawberry and fresh lavender aromas and flavors and bright, refreshing, lively finish. This new 2010 vintage is now available at the incredible for Tavel Rosé price of $12.99.

The 2010 Lirac, Les Acanthes ($12.99) from Cave de Tavel is the new find; all hand-picked fruit from selected parcels, the wine is a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre and exhibits bright ruby color and aromas evolving from crushed red berries and cherry to blueberry and blackcurrant; the fine tannins are well present and the finish is long lasting. Decant for an hour before serving with your favorite Italian pastas, grilled meats and other Mediterranean style dishes.

Atanas Nechkov, Wine Supervisor, Central Florida

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