Rosé is my favorite summertime wine.
Crisp and refreshing, it is the perfect wine for our warm summer weather.
What is rosé you may ask?
Tiffany Werne, certified sommelier and Southeast Regional Manager for Frederick Wildeman and Sons, was happy to explain what this delightful pink-hued wine is … and isn’t.
“Rosé is wine made from red grapes that have had the skins removed before the fermentation process.”
Turns out red grapes have white insides and produce clear juice, so you can make any color wine with them … white, red, or pink.
“The pink color comes from the skin contact that the wine maker actually decides upon to intensify the color.”
And … just because it’s pink, doesn’t mean its sweet.
“Traditionally rosé is a dry wine and is not sweet.”
And how to serve this wine is what makes it a summertime favorite.
“Rose should be served chilled. But I honestly like it when it is slightly chilled because you can taste the bright fruit and fresh flavors without too much acidity.”
Tiffany explained to me that the colder the wine is, the more acidity you taste. The warmer the wine is, usually exposes more fruit flavors.
Most folks think of rosé as a French wine but other countries make excellent rosés.
“Rosé is made all over the world and the style and the flavors come from the different soil types, different grape varietals, and the wine making techniques.”
In fact, rosé can be made from almost any grape varietal and many rosés are made from a blend of grapes.
And last but not least, this versatile wine goes well with almost any dish or occasion.
This is Jennifer Chandler with The Weekly Dish. Cheers!
Tiffany Werne hosts wine tastings and wine dinners at many restaurants around town. Be on the look out for them.
For selection of Frederick Wildeman and Sons Rosés, visitwww.frederickwildman.com.
