A Guide To Pink Wine
While there aren't nearly as many options of a pinky wine as there are for the white or red varieties, rosé tends to be one of the most popular wines out there. We know that of our selection, a lot of the time, our customers come in, searching for a sweet, light, bubbly wine and that's typically a Moscato, a Riesling, or a Rosé! While these sweeter wines aren't for everyone, they certainly make a statement and can add a lot to certain meals. Whether you're looking to "cheers" with a glass at your next girls' night, enjoy it with a delicious meal on date night, or are looking for just the right fancy drinks o serve at your Oscars party this weekend, we think rosé makes a great choice!
The terms "pink," "blush" and "rosé" all describe wines that are neither red nor white, but something in between.
But "rosé" doesn't refer to a process. Rosés can sometimes be made by blending red and white wine together, but most are dry wines made from red wine grapes, with limited exposure to the skins so the color stays pale. The term "blush" used to refer specifically to wines made from red wine grapes that only get a "blush" of color, but somewhere along the line it started referring to rosés that were on the slightly sweet side. These days, all three terms are used more or less interchangeably, but "Rosé" is in, and "blush" is a but outdated.
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There are 3 primary ways to make rosé wine and the most common way is illustrated in the graphic below.
1- Maceration Method
The maceration method is when red wine grapes are let to rest, or macerate, in the juice for a period of time and afterward the entire batch of juice is finished into a rosé wine. The maceration method is the probably the most common type of rosé we see available and is used in regions like Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon, France where rosé is as important as red or white wine.
2- Saignée or “Bled” Method
The Saignée (“San-yay”) method is when during the first few hours of making a red wine, some of the juice is bled off and put into a new vat to make rosé. This method is very common in wine regions that make fine red wines such as Napa and Sonoma. The purpose of bleeding off the juice not only produces a lovely rosé but it also concentrates the red wines’ intensity. Saignée wines are pretty rare, due to the production method and often will make up only about 10% or less, of a winery’s production.
3-Blending Method
The blending method is when a little bit of red wine is added to a vat of white wine to make rosé. It doesn’t take much red wine to dye a white wine pink, so usually these wines will have up to 5% or so, of a red wine added. This method is very uncommon with still rosé wines but happens much more in sparkling wine regions such as Champagne. An example of a very fine wine made with this technique is Ruinart’s rosé Champagne, which is primarily Chardonnay with a smidgen of red Pinot Noir blended in.
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After opening the bottle, you can leave it out and let it warm slightly; this will bring out more of the wine's flavors. This method creates a wine that changes subtly in character as your meal goes on.
The shape of a wine glass channels aromas and flavors, accentuating the characteristics of the wine. The correct glass to use for rosé wine depends on whether the wine you're serving is dry or sweet. Fruitier, sweeter wines benefit from a glass with a flared opening, which concentrates the wine on the part of the tongue most sensitive to sweetness. By contrast, a glass with a more tapered bowl suits drier wines. If in doubt, use the same glass for rosé as for white wine -- the two styles are very similar.
Rosé is a very versatile wine in terms of food pairings. Dry rosé complements strongly flavored dishes, particularly those with herb flavors or lots of garlic, although light-bodied dry wine may not stand up to very strong flavors. Try it with olives, grilled vegetables or tomatoes.Dry or medium-dry, this is an excellent barbecue wine. Even the driest of these wines have some hints of fruit, so pair with foods that also have some fruit, such as salads or prosciutto with melon. Sweeter rosé is also an excellent barbecue wine and pairs well with spicy food.
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Foods with bold, savory, or spicy flavors pair well with this deliciously light wine. It tends to pair perfectly with vanilla bean Italian gelato, fresh berry tart, King crab, glazed ham, lemon and rosemary chicken, spicy flank steak, walnut and goat cheese salad, brie and tomato paninis, spicy shrimp angel hair pasta, and pepperoni pizza with pepper flakes, and more!
Check out these recipes to try tonight as you enjoy a delicious dinner and a great glass of wine:
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Smoked Gouda Mushroom Quesadillas
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One Pot Penne Pasta with Tomato & Basil
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Asparagus, Crispy Prosciutto and Brie Grilled Cheese
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Crispy Fish Tacos With Jalapeño Sauce
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