Top 5 Rosé Wines

After years of wine connoisseurs snubbing White Zinfandel, Rosé is making a triumphant return. Crisp, light and simple, its refreshing flavor is perfect for warm weather parties. So put down the snob card and join the legions of growing Rosé fans. If your Rosé knowledge is a little rusty, read on for food pairings, wines to try and tips for
getting in on the growing trend.

Rosé Basics

Before you buy, here are the basics you need to know:

- Rosé is a wine made from red grapes and is not a mix of finished red and white wine. However, sometimes winemakers will mix in white grapes.
- Although it is often thought of as a very sweet wine, it has dry varieties as well.
- European Rosé is generally quite dry, while American Rosé is usually sweeter.
- Often, a sweet Rosé is referred to as a blush. It's important to note that this isn't a hard-and-fast rule though, so don't automatically assume it's sweet if someone calls it a blush.

5 Rosés to Try:

- Pax Rosé of Syrah: Hints of strawberries, raspberries and white pepper make it an interesting, refreshing choice

- Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé - Grown in the Cotes de Provence wine region on France's Cote d'Azur, these wines have surprising roundness and generosity.

- Marques de Careres - A very dry Rosé from Spain with a nice acidity. Also a real bargain at just $7 per bottle!

- Red Bicyclette French Rosé - A blend of Syrah and Grenache grapes makes this wine a refreshing summer pick. Fresh notes include the usual strawberry and raspberry spiced up by a hint of citrus.

- Champagne Rosé - Laurent-Perrier Brut Rosé - a little pricey, but well worth it for the world's best selling Rosé Champagne. Made with 100% pinot noir grapes, this champagne has a bright and intense flavor with notes of raspberries, strawberries and black cherries.

Best Foods to Pair with a Rosé:

Know Your Pairings

Generally speaking, Rosés are a very versatile wine and pair well with a number of different dishes. Here are a few to try:

- Appetizers such as antipasto, bruschetta, crackers and cheese (try hard-aged cheeses like Asiago, Parmesan or Reggiano)
- Grilled or roasted poultry dishes including chicken cacciatore, Cornish game hen or chicken teriyaki
- Seafood including appetizers like shrimp or Manhattan-style clam chowder and entrees such as cioppino, scallops, salmon and sea bass.
- Egg based dishes like a frittata, omelet or Quiche Lorraine
- Pork dishes such as pork chops, honey baked ham or pork roast

 

Perfect Events to Serve Rosé:

Bridal Showers: An all-girls soiree is the perfect opportunity to try out some of our Rosé picks.

Summer Garden Party: The light fare and warm weather are ideal for serving a refreshing wine like Rosé.

Backyard Barbeque: Instead of downing cocktails in the heat, a chilled Rosé is a nice change of pace that pairs well with spicy BBQ food.

Picnic in the Park: Enjoy the refreshing notes of raspberry and strawberry on a hot summer day outside.

An "It's a Girl!" Baby Shower: The pink color of Rosé suits the theme perfectly.

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