{"id":1049,"date":"2015-12-01T09:33:00","date_gmt":"2015-12-01T09:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=1049"},"modified":"2015-12-01T09:33:00","modified_gmt":"2015-12-01T09:33:00","slug":"a-pinot-noir-rose-sparkler-from-leitz-to-light-up-december","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=1049","title":{"rendered":"A Pinot Noir Ros\u00e9 Sparkler from Leitz to Light Up December!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Our Sparkling Resolution finds us toasting the arrival of December with a glowing bottle of Leitz Spa\u0308tburgunder Weissherbst Sekt Brut.<\/a>
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What better way to shine some light on the month that needs it most than by popping the cork on this lively, frothy bottle of bubbles we found by chance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Penny had stopped into Formaggio Kitchen South End<\/a> looking for a specific sparkler that a friend said they carried and met Julie Cappellano<\/a>, the store\u2019s General Manager and Wine Buyer. While that particular wine was not in stock and Penny wanted something right away (preferably Pinot forward) to take on a trip, Julie was able to recommend something perfect for our taste \u2013 a bottle of 2013 Leitz Spa\u0308tburgunder Weissherbst. <\/span><\/p>\n

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This sparkling Pinot noir ros\u00e9 from Germany\u2019s Rheingau region is 100% tank-fermented, lees-aged and, as the winemaker puts it, \u201cis light and sprightly,\u201d and \u201cexudes cool, fresh fruit and lean minerality.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Julie describes the dominant fruit as, \u201cdeliciously juicy grapefruit, making this a perfect wine to sip on its own before dinner, or with hors d\u02bc\u2019oeuvres & salads.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

We went the sip-on-its-own route and opened our first bottle on a deck overlooking the ocean just before sunset. It was perfect. And, an ideal way to add some sparkle to the shadows of December on our way to the Winter Solstice.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s to our German friends, Zum Wohl! <\/a>
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Available at Formaggio Kitchen South End, or at Formaggio Kitchen Cambridge with one day\u02bc\u2019s notice. <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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