Unfortunately the first few I tasted (not mentioning names to protect the innocent) only me a believer that no bubbly is really suited to my pilate. So when wife in I bellied up to the tasting bar at Goose Watch Winery on Cayuga lake,
I waived off the offering as a palet cleanser. However, after a taste, my wife insisted I try what was left of hers. So taking a quick sip it instantly went on the to buy list walking out (full tasting review of Goose watch for another blog). Goose Watch Winery 
So this past saturday, with temperatures soaring into the nineties, I put our bottle of Goose Watch Pinot Noir Brut Rose into the fridge and the wife and I headed out for a round of miniture golf. Coming back hot but victorious (sorry wife I just can't be beat) I was looking forward to my victory glass.
To my delight this dry brut rose reminded me why we bought it. Its nose had hints of strawberry and minerals but just enough to make the mouth start to salivate. The taste initially hits you as cold dry with the small delicate bubbles being just the perfect tecture. Next it gives just the right taste of sweet red fruit across the middle of your tongue before finish crisp yet smooth. A most enjoyable summer sipper no matter if it really hot or just warm and enjoyable outside. Even this usual non-bubbly drinker is made a believer.
P.S. My only regret is not having bought more....and maybe having drank it so quickly after returning from the FLX.
