A ‘Rosé Wine Trail’ has been launched across Edinburgh, as the Signature Group begins a summer-long campaign to paint the city pink.
From now until the end of September, three of Signature’s venues – The Huxley on Rutland Street, Copper Blossom on George Street and McLarens on the Corner in Morningside – are teaming up to showcase some of the best rosé wine from France, Italy and the USA.
As people’s tastes turn to lighter, fruiter and more refreshing summer drink options, the three hotspots will be ‘pouring their passion into a new rosé wine menu and rosé-inspired cocktails.
Full rosé wine flights will offer people the chance to enjoy three different 125ml expressions at the same time to pair with summer menus.
A Rosé Trail passport is also available for rosé wine lovers to collect stamps at each venue and be in with a chance to win a break for two in the world-leading rosé wine region of Provence in France.
Signature Group’s head sommelier, Dawid Assi, is leading the launch of this Rosé Wine Trail.
Originally from Poland, David has over 11 years’ experience in the hospitality industry and has a level 2 award from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust.
“With the launch of our first Rosé Wine Trail across the city, people can really paint the town ‘pink’ this summer,” he said.
“We wanted to curate a lighter, cleaner and fresher wine menu that will help celebrate rosé wine from around the world, including Château Routas supplied by our friends at Wine Importers.
“We are the only venues in Edinburgh where you can enjoy Della Vite sparkling rosé by the Delevigne sisters this summer. A selection of rosé-inspired cocktails and full rosé wine flights are also available.
“Rosé is known for its crisp, dry, and refreshing taste. It’s a great choice for warm weather and pairs well with a variety of foods on our menus, including summer salads, seafood and grilled chicken.”
He added: “Winemaking in Provence is highly regarded. Producers use meticulous methods to create wines with balanced acidity and subtle fruit flavours. The combination of the region’s climate and winemaking traditions leads to wines that are both refined and easy to drink.
“We’re confident that our Rosé Wine Trail menu will tickle the tastebuds of both seasoned rosé enthusiasts and people sampling the pink tipple for the first time.
“And to help make this summer just a little bit rosier, we’re also giving people the chance to win a dreamy trip to Provence with our Rosé Trail passport competition.”
Managing director of Livingston-based Wine Importers, Neil Renton, added: “As part of our long-standing relationship with Signature Group, we’re delighted to be supporting the launch of their first Rosé Wine Trail in Edinburgh this summer.
“Wine Importers has been supplying quality wines to Signature for over 15 years, but this is the first time that our very own Château Routas is taking centre stage in a city-wide initiative to promote some of the world’s best rosé wine.”
