While Summer time is a
popular time for rosé wines it is now becoming popular to have a rosé wine any
time of the year. In recent years there has been an increase in the popularity
of rosé wines throughout the world. Nick Bordeaux's article notes that there has been a renaissance in rosé wines (both sweet and dry), with sales increasing each year. While rosé wines have always been popular in France the demand for rosé wines in France have also increased in recent years. Some of the reasons for the increasing popularity of rosé wines are the improvement in the overall (1) quality and (2) diversity of rosé wines available.
Rosé wines get their color from the grape skins (for different shades of rosés see Wine Folly). Rosé wine styles can be still, semi-sparkling and sparkling, with a wide range of sweetness levels. The color of rosé wine depends on both the grape varieties and wine making techniques used (skin contact, saignée and blending).
Rosé wines get their color from the grape skins (for different shades of rosés see Wine Folly). Rosé wine styles can be still, semi-sparkling and sparkling, with a wide range of sweetness levels. The color of rosé wine depends on both the grape varieties and wine making techniques used (skin contact, saignée and blending).
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| Rosé Time © Spaswinefood |
Rosé wine is one of my
recent wine discoveries. This is because over the years I had avoided rosé wines.
For my perspective many of the earlier rosés truly sucked, at least the ones I
tasted did. Stacy
Slinkard notes earlier the wine market was flooded with White Zin look alikes. In recent years however, if you have tasted rosé wines chances are that you have discovered some
amazing rosés. My palate has a preference for the drier rosés, either still or
sparkling. For those of us preferring dry rosés this makes many of the new rosé
wines absolutely perfect. However, if you prefer the sweeter rosé wines you will
find there is lots of choice as well. Both the improvement in the overall
quality and the diversity of rosé wines means there is wider range of options
for everyone.
Now let us take a look at some rosé wine discoveries that I have made. These rosé wine discoveries are representative of the wide range of rosé wines available.
Now let us take a look at some rosé wine discoveries that I have made. These rosé wine discoveries are representative of the wide range of rosé wines available.
Favorites Discoveries During 2012
At the end of 2012 for what
it is worth I created a wish list of wines for New Years Eve. Yes, on that list there
were rosé wines. Here are a few rosés that I put on the list:
1)
Terra, Kalecik Karasi Roze, Turkey 2011; two other Turkish wineries that also
produce great Rosés are Arcadia and Suvla,
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Terra Kalecik Karasi Roze, Turkey 2011 © Spaswinefood
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| Suvla Rose Turkey 201 © Spaswinefood |
2)
Alma Negra, Misterie Rosé or Sparkling Rosé of Malbec, Argentina,
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| Alma Negra Sparkling Rosé, Argentina NV © Spaswinefood |
3)
Pomar Junction Vineyard, Syrah Rosé 2011, Paso Robles AVA, California, and
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| Pomar Junction Rose, Paso Robles AVA 2011 © Spaswinefood |
4)
J. Lohr, Gesture Grenache Rosé 2011, Paso Robles AVA, California
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| J. Lohr, Gesture Grenache Rosé, Paso Robles AVA 2011 © Spaswinefood |
Yes, I am now working on
completing my wish list for 2013 New Year Eve celebrations. Here are a few recent rosés that I have tried:
A Few Recent Rosé Wine Discoveries
A rosé from Washington State is among my most recent findings. Last month we were in Woodinville, Washington
State. Our first stop was at Columbia
Winery. One of the wines that I tasted was a Rosé of
Grenache, Columbia Valley, 2012. The winery's tasting notes does a nice description of
this wine. With only 3.5g/L of sugar this wine is pleasantly dry. I loved the
fruity, and the Cranberry and other berry aromas. The wine has good acidity. It
is fruity on the palate with a nice crisp finish that makes me think of Cranberries.
This wine definitely makes me think of YES, Cranberries.
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| Columbia Winery Rosé de Grenache, Columbia Valley 2012 © Spaswinefood |
Two Okanagan Valley British
Columbia rosé wines are also amongst by my latest rosé discoveries. They are Gray Monk
Rotberger, Okanagan Valley BC VQA, 2012 and Mission Hill Family Estate Rosé
Okanagan Valley BC VQA, 2012.
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| Gray Monk Rotberger, VQA Okanagan Valley 2012 © Spaswinefood |
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| Mission Hill Family Estates Rosé, VQA Okanagan Valley 2012 © Spaswinefood |
These three recent rosé discoveries
are on my list for short list consideration for 2013.
Given the diversity and quality of rosé wines available my Rosé Wine Journey will continue. If you are interested other rosé wine recommendations check out Gayot’s Top 10 Roses. I invite you to also check out my travels at Spaswinefood.
Given the diversity and quality of rosé wines available my Rosé Wine Journey will continue. If you are interested other rosé wine recommendations check out Gayot’s Top 10 Roses. I invite you to also check out my travels at Spaswinefood.
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