Ninet de Pena Rosé 2004

The 'kid' ('ninet' in Catalan) on the label reflects the not-so-serious dry rosé inside.  Like the wine, the cartoon corkscrew is androgynous, with feminine style and that screw between its legs.

Dan Kravitz' Hand Picked Selections reports the Syrah (60%) and Grenache (40%) in Ninet de Pena Rose 2004 is from Cases de Pene.  This area, although technically part of France, is really considered part of Catalonia*, near the border with Spain.

Tasting Notes: Color: Blood orange pink, transparent.  Aromas: Strawberry, watermelon, Campari Liqueur, sour candy, and hints of rose and tea.  The body is light, tart, crisp and dry, with mild tannins.  Light berry and slightly bitter citrus flavors wake up your appetite.

Closure: Plastic "cork".  Excellent value ($8).  Alcohol content: 12.5%.

Food pairing: Tuna Salad with chips.

*Catalonia encompasses parts of Spain and France and its 8 million (+/-) people consider Barcelona their capital city, regardless of whether French or Spanish.  Much of the world's important modern art has been produced in Catalonia, from Dali, Picasso and Miro, among others.