In addition to sipping your favorite rosé on the patio, there are many ways to embrace the pink season in Sonoma County. Here are a few ideas.
Sift Dessert Bar changes their line up of cupcakes, cookies and cakes to reflect the flavors of each season. Right now, they offer Rosé All Day Macarons, a sweet, light and fluffy meringue-based confection perfect for a spring or summer afternoon. Sift has locations in Cotati, Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Napa and San Francisco. siftdessertbar.com
Sweet Scoops Homemade Ice Cream serves up local flavors at their small ice cream shop on the Sonoma Square. This spring, they've created a special rosé sorbet for a wine tasting event at The Donum Estate in Carneros Valley, as well as a Russian River Pinot Noir Rasberry Chip. Get the latest scoop on what flavors they are serving on their Instagram page. sweetscoopsicecream.com
Chicago-based chocolate maker Vosges Haut-Chocolat creates Rosé Bonbons, available at Whole Foods. These rosé-filled white chocolate treats are meant to be paired with a glass of your favorite rosé, and no, you don’t have to share if you don’t want to. vosgeschocolate.com/product/rose-bonbons
The Airport Stadium 12 Theater in Santa Rosa has been remodeled and now features comfortable recliner seating, with plenty of legroom. They've also added a bar and grill, with local craft beers and wine for guests to enjoy from the comfort of their cushy chairs. We recommend ordering a Sofia Brut Rosé Mini (we might have snuck one or two of these cute cans into movie theaters already) northbaymovies.com/airport.html
East Bay brand Hangar 1 has released a first of its kind-blend between vodka and rosé. With hints of cranberry and citrus, this special spirit is for those looking for rosé flavors with a kick. This summer, create a rosénade cocktail for a backyard BBQ with wine from Bottle Barn in Santa Rosa or Wilibees Wine & Spirits in Santa Rosa or Petaluma. hangarone.com
Frosé is a word that is making a buzz right now. Loved by wedding shower guests, twenty-somethings, and anyone who likes their wine with an ice cube or two (no judgement here), this cool mix between slushie and rosé is a hit in the summer. Dry Creek Valley winery Chateau Diana is known for their custom wine slushies, including one made from rosé. If you want to make your own, check out Bon Appétit's Frosé recipe. (Stock photo)
Frosé at Chateau Diana in Healdsburg. (Courtesy photo)
If you'd like to incorporate some rosé in your summer look, check out local nail artist Jessica on Instagram. Jessica is based at Sebastopol's ultra feminine Lashey Lady Studio and likes to design rosé-colored manicures, with a touch of fun and sparkle. The studio's floral wall is also a perfect spot for Instagram selfies... lasheyladystudio.com/nails
Punch Clothing has two locations in Sonoma County, one in downtown Santa Rosa and one in Healdsburg, just off the square. In the window of the Healdsburg store, wine-centric trucker hats catch the eye of people passing by. Show off your love for rosé with this black and pink hat. shoppunchclothing.com
While sundresses can be worn year round in Wine Country (paired with boots and layers), in spring and summer, they transition from darker shades to yellow, blue, green and pink pastels. Liv Fashion Boutique in downtown Santa Rosa has an entire section dedicated to rosé-colored dresses - fit for any occasion. livfashionboutique.com
Picking out what to wear when wine tasting is an art. Charlee's Boutique in downtown Petaluma checks all the Wine Country casual boxes with layers, cute shoes and, most importantly, a whole lot of fun. For rosé-lovers, there are graphic t-shirts, as well as pastel pink tops, dresses and kimonos. charleesonkentucky.com
Feeling rosé? Make a statement with this t-shirt from Charlee's Boutique in Petaluma.
Wine Country casual outfit with a touch of rosé from Charlee's Boutique in Petaluma.
Soak it all in with a relaxing, rosé-colored salt scrub bonbon bath, brought to you by Sebastopol's Sumbody. With a combination of exfoliating Pacific sea salt and hydrating cocoa butter, these little bonbons are the perfect gift to yourself. Pair your bath with a glass of rosé and your favorite magazine. sumbody.com
June is almost here, which means it’s time to pop open that bottle of rosé. But did you know that, in addition to sipping your favorite warm weather wine on the patio, there are many more ways to embrace the pink season? From cocktails to cupcakes to frosés to manicures to sundresses – add a splash (or fifty shades) of pink to your life this summer. Click through the above gallery for details.
