Ready, Set, Rosé
Rosés to drink now and all summer long
Written by Jessica Fields
This weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, which coincidentally marks the official start of rosé season. As far as wines go, rosé has gained the reputation of being easy drinking, refreshing and just damn good. But, the thing about rosé that makes it so special is its versatility and ability to go with almost every summer meal, snack and activity you can think of.
Rosé can be, and is often made from almost every type of red grape in every region wine is produced. It ranges in acidity and sweetness, can be light or dry and even effervescent. The magic that is rosé happens during the wine making process, when makers allow the juice to have just a hint of contact with grape skins in order to produce that pleasing pink color we all love. That said the different approaches to rosé produces tons of styles and tastes for any palate. So whether you like it bright and fruity with subtle hints of berries and stone fruits or slightly dry and herbaceous, there’s a bottle for you. We’ve rounded up a few of our favorites to drink this holiday and well into summer.
Chateau Minuty M Rosé
The classic taste of this provincial rose comes from a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault grapes. It’s light and fresh tasting with just a hint of peach sweetness.
Alexander Valley
Rosé of Sangiovese
Exploding with fruit aromas like strawberry, watermelon, guava and raspberry, this rose made from Sangiovese grapes is tangy and delicious and has a touch of mint for an interesting finish.
Dom Diogo Poderio Rosé
Vihno Verde
A pretty blush color and tastes of strawberries and raspberries. The vinho verde base has a slightly dry finish but is still very refreshing and perfectly
balanced.
J.L. Quinson Cotes de Provence Rosé
A light pink color and semi dry rosé that has hints of melon and rosé petals. This beautiful bottle has the slightest fruit taste and is much more acidic. Its light enough al fresco dinners and light desserts.
Mas de la Dame Rosé
Made from a blend of Grenache and Syrah grapes, this rosé has a dark pink color and lemony tartness that makes it perfect for heavy summer dinners. Think evening bbq’s with grilled flank stank and bbq chicken.
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Ferme Julien Vin Rosé
Refreshingly light, this pale pink rosé is easy drinking as many Rhone Valley wines are. Exclusively found at Trader Joe’s at an out of this world price is perfect for afternoon park sipping.
Mulderbosch Cabernet Rosé
A bit on the heavy side this rosé comes from South Africa and is full spice and intriguing flavors. With a fruit forward initial taste this bottle rounds out with peppery notes and is perfect for cooler evenings. Think bonfires and s’mores with dark chocolate. Bonus points for the awesome looking bottle full or empty.
Band of
Roses Rosé
Made 100% from Orgean Pinot Gris, this rosé is lightly floral with soft notes of citrus fruits like tangerine and stone fruits like passion fruit.
Bonterra Rosé
Organically grown, this rosé is as interesting as it is delicious. Aromas of lime, roséwater and pineapple and pomegranate swirl together for a taste that is crisp, refreshing and well balanced.
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