Every spring it’s the same story – the weather starts getting warmer, we start grilling and I get in the mood for a nice rosé. I drink one, I’m unimpressed, and don’t drink another one until next spring. The idea of a rosé, it seems to me, is better than the real thing.

But this year, things were different. Someone at my local wine shop suggested I try the 2009 Domaine Du Bagnol Rosé from Cassis ($27). I looked at the back label and saw that is was imported by Neal Rosenthal. Since I love his portfolio, I decided to try it.

The Domaine Du Bagnol rosé is a blend of Grenache, Mourvedre, and Cinsault. On the nose, the Grenache really jumps out. This wine has a nice structure, good acids, and a mid-length finish. While it didn’t go with my hamburger, it did go well with some aged cheddar.

I liked the wine so much that I went back to buy more but they were sold out.  Imagine that.