Wine Dictionary – Rose

July 6th, 2009 | Author: Mark

rose Hey, is that Kool-Aid that you’re drinking? Nope, its Rosé wine.

So what the heck is Rosé wine anyway? Well, it can be a simple mix of white and red wine. But, in most cases, a Rosé wine is just the by-product of a red-skinned grape. Rosé wines are usually made by removing the skins just before the juice is a deep ruby red color. This contact period with the juice is usually about 2-3 days to achieve its “pretty in pink” color.

Rosé wine is usually on the lighter side and exhibits some strawberry-like flavors. Here in the US a lot of consumers enjoy White Zinfandel. However, this popular pink concoction is not considered a true rosé, but rather a “blush”.

Rosé wine is a great hot weather wine that matches up well with BBQ sauce slathered chicken, ribs, fried fare, and believe it or not – Easter ham.

If you’re in the market for the real deal in Rosé, I highly recommend trying one from Spain, Portugal, or France. Chill well before drinking.

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