From Importer, Kermit Lynch
very year when Domaine Hippolyte Reverdy’s iconic label returns to the Berkeley shop in its medieval lettering and black and white simplicity, my heart—and taste buds—feel a special flutter. The Sancerre blanc and rouge don’t stick around for terribly long, their revered (pun intended) reputations sending cases flying from the stacks. But what always seems to go the fastest is my personal favorite, their fabulous Pinot Noir rosé.
     Truth be told, it’s rather rare for our retail staff to receive a specific bottle with such unanimous excitement, especially given the amount of phenomenal rosé that arrives around the same time each year. But amidst all the blush-hued splendor in the shop, there’s something extra delightful about Reverdy’s rendition, bursting with juicy grapefruit and pomelo, as though a paloma decided to slip on a wine disguise. It’s not uncommon to see multiple members of our team snatching up a case (or more!) to satisfy thirsty palates through the lazy, hazy Bay Area summer.
     If you’re lucky enough to have fresh, local market purveyors, an understated seasonal crudo—whether fish or vegetable—is a fantastic complement, but if you like rosé alongside pizza (who doesn’t), picnicky fare like salads and sandwiches, or charcuterie and cheeses, it will also be an excellent choice to suit your needs. In fact, there’s hardly anything that comes to mind that wouldn’t be a treat. This is summertime rosé at its finest.