On Mother’s Day, you can give your mom roses. Or you can serve her rosé.
One of the prettiest pours you will find is Isabel Mondavi Deep Rosé Cabernet Sauvignon, a lovely dark pink that reflects the wine’s aromas of strawberry and cranberry, with notes of green apple. It’s slightly acid. Of course, your mother is not.
The real-life Isabel is a mom, the wife of Michael Mondavi, who co-founded Michael Mondavi Family Estate in the Napa Valley with son Rob and his wife Dina, who sent me a bottle to sample.
It’s a light and lively wine, ideal for toasting mom on the deck, especially if you are grilling salmon or turkey.
As for the winemakers, they pour IM rosé as an aperitif. Start with a big glass, so you can add lots of ice. Garnish with a slice of orange or an edible flower.
Mondavi family members have dubbed the drink “Isabel Rocks.” That’s a tribute most moms would cherish. Expect to pay about $17, so mom won’t worry about you spending all your money on her.
Then again, you might have enough left over for roses.
