It's the summer time in the US, and for wine lovers, that means it's Rosé season. You know, that pink wine that reminds you of White Zinfandel of the 1980-90's ...haha! This is the dry stuff!
Pretty much everywhere in the world, except the US, Rosé is a very serious wine. It is finally catching on here, thankfully! Almost every country makes rose wine, with France leading the charge. There are 2 main areas in France for Rosé, and the rest of the world copies these 2 styles.
Tavel, France
Travel is located near Cháteauneuf-du-Pape, in the Rhone Valley. The rose is made from mainly Grenache and Cinsault. Travel style is much darker than Provence, and tends to be a bit more ripe, and fruited. Think ripe strawberry, cranberry, and cherry. Rosé is generally made by allowing the skins to soak in the juice for up to 18 hours. The skins bleed just a little red color into the juice.
Provence, France:
This is the more popular style, at least in my area. People really enjoy the lightness, and the more crisp style it seems. Think unripe berries, with aromas of citrus.
You may have noticed that the biggest difference is the color, and that's very true. It is a stylistic difference that is very broad, and certainly makes each wine distinctive. To me, the Provence style is perfect for poolside, and just all around drinking. The Tavel style begs to be paired with light foods, fish, salads, and chicken dishes.
The next time you have chance to try a Rosè, please take the chance! I can't guarantee you will like it, but I can promise you will like expanding your palate!
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Not a Rose fan but I know others who are. Very Informative Post! Resteemed... Great Job :)
Personally speaking, I'm not the biggest lover of Rosé, but I'll drink a few bottles during the summer. Professionally speaking, they really are great wines with food, and good starter wines for people getting into reds. :) Thanks for the resteem, and the support!!
so would advice me to try it??
Most definitely!
im following u now n thanks for the advice #thewineman im looking for some new adventures n stuff to try this summer ill start by this wine :D
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I love some rose, it's nice and refreshing with ice.. mmmm
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It's good for Sangria too!!! Check out this recipe... It's one of the best I have ever seen... :)
https://steemit.com/food/@michellectv/diy-strawberry-watermelon-sangria-with-rose-or-blush-wine-video-how-to-and-recipe
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Will check it out!
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Beautiful names. I can't wait to the the pictures!
Nice informative post @thewineman!! An ice cold sweet rose can be nice and refreshing on a warm summer's evening, but I generally stick with a Riesling. I can't say I've had many glasses of rose which I have enjoyed, but I know they are out there somewhere...
There are definitely some good ones out there, I really like the Tavel style myself. However, I am a Riesling lover also. :) It really is one of the best all-around white wines, from dessert sweet to bone dry, it's tough to beat! I think I will work up a Riesling post in the next couple of days. Thanks for reading!
Wow nice share:)
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I never tried it beforebut u made wanting to I will give u my opiniong after I try it
it summer n we should go for some fun :D
keep up the great job
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Great descriptions!
I've always liked rose, some laughed at that, but I guess I was just ahead of the curve, hehe.