L'Acrobate Rose, Julie et Toby Bainbridge 2024

L'Acrobate is Julie and Toby Bainbridge's take on Loire rosé, and it's exactly what you want from the style – light, refreshing, and effortlessly drinkable. Made from Grolleau, a red grape that's been grown in the Loire for centuries but rarely gets the spotlight it deserves.

Grolleau makes rosé that's all about freshness and purity. Think wild strawberries, red currants, a hint of citrus, and that characteristic Loire minerality that keeps everything lively and bright. It's not trying to be a big, bold rosé – it's the kind of wine you want on a warm afternoon, served cold with some charcuterie or a simple salad.

The Bainbridges farm organically and keep things minimal in the cellar, letting the grape do what it does best. The result is a rosé that feels honest and unpretentious – no tricks, no heavy winemaking, just good fruit handled well.

Grolleau is one of those varieties that should be better known outside of France. It's versatile, food-friendly, and makes wines that punch well above their price point. This is a perfect example of why it's worth seeking out.

Serve it well-chilled and enjoy it for what it is – pure, energetic, and fresh.