Rosés, With All Due Respect
For anyone still refusing to take rosé seriously, the time has come. That is according to Eric Asimov, the wine critic for The New York Times. Yesterday Asimov’s column, “Rosés, With All Due Respect” discussed how few wines are both as beloved and belittled as rosé.
I’ve been trying as many rosés as I can around Denver (and beyond) and good rosé is out there. While Asimov’s panel offers their suggestions, here are some suggested stops around Denver, of my own.
Caveau Wine Bar. Located between 17th and 16th Avenues on Pennsylvania, Caveau carries Schug Carneros Estate Winery’s 2009 Pinot Noir Rosé. Schug is well known for their classic Carneros region Pinot Noir. This was the first time I tried the refreshingly dry rosé and I’ll be stopping by for more.
À Côté. Located in Denver’s Highlands neighborhood on West 30th Avenue and next to Z Cuisine, A’ Côté is considered Denver’s authentic French Absinthe Bar that also offers a rosé or two.
Joy Wines & Spirits. Joy Wine & Spirits is located in Capital Hill on 6th Avenue and offers a wide range of wines, including a number of rosés. This is a great place to stop by to pick up a bottle for back home or City Park Jazz. I’m obsessed with the Bieler Pere et Fils Rosé. It’s been a great wine to usher in the spring. Bieler Pere et Fils is a delicious dry rosé from Provence and at $10.99 a bottle it’s also a great value.
Socorro’s Street Tacos
Socorro's Street Tacos
I stopped by Socorro’s Street Tacos this past weekend with my Oklahoman gal pal and Kimmy (joined by her special friend). There is really nothing fancy about Socorro’s, the new taqueria at 19 East Bayaud Street, and that is part of its charm. It is an intimate space with a few bar stools and a hand written menu board describing a great selection of tortas, burritos, and three-bite street tacos.
chicken taco topped with onion and jalapeño
seasoned fish taco with special sauce, lettuce, and diced tomato
At $1.99 each and with names like ”Roadrunner,” “Eldorado,” “Sister Bernadette,” and “Rio Grande,” we had to try many. One of our favorite fillings was the moist fish that was full of flavor. Wrapped in two corn tortillas it was topped with a special sauce that I could have had more of. I rounded out my mini meal by sipping on a tall glass of horchata, the traditional Mexican beverage made of rice. Delicious!
Socorro's storefront
Keep in mind a few things. The space is small. It can get tight. There is a staff of two or three at any time. Tacos may take longer to prepare than you may expect, but the staff is warm, friendly, and on our visit, very attentive. Honestly, I have not stopped thinking about these tacos and I am seriously looking forward to stopping by again soon to try a torta.
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