Rose rose rose! Thank god because it’s hot. Damn hot. So hot you could do some crotch pot cooking. *for those of you who never saw Good Morning Vietnam, I apologize but you really need to.
Slightly sweet, wish it were drier. Notes of rose petals and orange blossom. $14 Chambourcin rose, is new to me. Could be interesting but I really want it to be more crisp for my taste.
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