Flamingo in a Flock of Pigeons Rosato

Negroamaro is such an intriguing and wonderful grape. Grown abundantly in its native Puglia (the heel of the boot) and practically nowhere else, the grapes for this wine come from the little patch of it planted and organically farmed at Fox Hill Vineyard in Mendocino. Loosely translating to “dark bitter,” the grapes are actually not especially dark, but there is a pleasant bitterness that comes through on the palate (think cherry pits or plum skins), making it the perfect choice for a super complex rosato. Always a good candidate for outdoor day drinking—just be sure to save a glass or two for when the food comes off the grill, because that’s when this wine really starts to shine!