Rosé may be a year-round choice for many, but whether still or sparkling, sweet or dry, the pink wine signals the first sign of summer. That’s why Gage Hospitality Group in Chicago is kicking off the season on May 1 with Rosé All May, a celebration of rosé wine with special sips at all venues, which including Acanto Restaurant + Wine Bar, Beacon Tavern, Coda di Volpe, The Dawson and The Gage.
The menus include rosé wines from around the world, some exclusive to Gage Hospitality, along with rosé-themed specialty cocktails. The Rosé All May menus are available at all restaurants during normal business hours; wine lists and specialty cocktails listed below.
Acanto Restaurant + Wine Bar
By the glass: Le Pianelle Nebbiolo Coste della Sesia, $12; Fantini Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo, $11; Bertani “Bertarosé” Rosé of Corvina, $12; Alice Spumante Brut Rosé ‘Osé’, $15
Bottles: Clos Cibonne Tibouren, $68; Poggio Anima “Raphael” Rosé of Syrah, $55; Pungirosa Castel del Monte, $50; Montenidoli Canaiuolo 2017 Tuscany, $60
Cocktail: The Bicycle Kick, with Cocchi Rosa Aperitivo, Casoni 1812, East Imperial grapefruit tonic, pink grapefruit, $14
Beacon Tavern
By the glass: Tamary Provencal Rosé, $12; Anne Amie Rosé of Pinot Noir, $12; Royal Marine Sparkling Rosé, $11; Alpha Box and Dice “Pink Matter” Rosé Chardonnay, $12
Bottles: Marland Rosé of Cabernet Franc, $55; Scribe Rosé of Pinot Noir, $65; Canard-Duchêne “Authentic” Brut Rosé Champagne, $110; Lioco Rosé of Carignan, $50; Santa Giulietta Rosé Corse, $55
Cocktail: Early Bird, with Ramona Rosé Radler, Del Maguey Vida mezcal, Cocchi Americano, $14
Coda di Volpe
By the glass: Pungirosa Castel del Monte, $12; Planeta Rosé, $13; Garrubba Incanto Rosso Spumante, $13
Bottle: Murgo Brut Rosé, $79; Argiolas “Serra Lori” Rosato, $45; Terredora di Paolo Rosaenovae, $48
Cocktail: Spring Sbagliato: Campari, Cocchi Rosa Aperitivo, Garruba Sparkling Rosé, $13
The Dawson
By the glass: Antigal Uno Rosé of Malbec, $12; Bertani “Bertarosé” Rosé of Corvina, $12; Alpha Box and Dice “Pink Matter” Rosé Chardonnay, $12
Bottle: Tamary Provencal Rosé, $48; Malene Santa Barbara Rosé of Syrah, $48; Marland Rosé of Cabernet Franc, $48
Cocktail: Crimson Moon, with Hendrick’s Gin, aquavit, cranberry, hibiscus, Gran Classico, lime, sparkling rosé, $13
The Gage
By the glass: Marland Rosé of Cabernet Franc, $12; Anne Amie Rosé of Pinot Noir, $12; Tamary Provencal Rosé, $12; Royal Marine Sparkling Rosé, $12
Bottle: Genestrieres Tavel, $65; Cruse Wine Co. Valdigué Petillant Naturel, $75; Santa Giulietta Rosé Corse, $55; Von Winnings Rosé of Pinot Noir, $55; Dom Ruinart Brut Rosé, $150
Cocktail: The Deco Umbrella, with Rhine Hall Mango eau-de-vie, cinnamon syrup, lemon, strawberry, sparkling rosé, $14