And, what would Valentine's Day be without rosés.
Rosé wines have gotten a bad reputation in the past. Because of
their color, one often associates rosé with "white zinfandel". While white zinfandel certainly has it's place in the world,
a Rosé it is not.
Rosé wine is made primarily from red grape varieties. The juice is left in touch with the grape skin (called maceration)
only long enough to depart the desired color, then, the skins are removed and the process goes along as if making a white
wine.
Rosé is a simple wine, generally not very complex in structure,
often with aromas of strawberries or cherries, a bit floral on the nose. It can range anywhere from dry to sweet.
A
safe bet to try if you're testing the rosé waters, is E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Rosé. A classic french style rosé made primarily
of grenache and cinsault grapes, this wine is dry with hints of cherry and spice. Also, getting a lot of press lately is Bonny
Doon Vin Gris de Cigar. A combination of syrah, grenache, roussanne, cinsault and mourvedre, this California rosé emits lovely
aromas of strawberry and lavender. Both of these wines would pair well with grilled seafood.
Come in and try these
wines in our special Valentine's Day Flight of Rosés.
