“Real” Rose
08 Aug 2010 3 Comments
in Wine School
Pink is in!. Actually it always was but you weren’t. Hah, just kidding.
What we are talking is dry roses. The “Old World” Roses. They come from the south of Frances and Spain, mainly. The pink tinge comes from the grapes only being fermented a few days with skin contact. This also adds light tannins.
These are hot regions so they make these wine to be refreshing. White Zins from North America are sweet, cloying and not very refreshing, if at all. “Old World” Roses also go well with food. Most Euro’s have food when they drink…..anything.
If you would like to try a dry Rose (Granacha based) the best advise I can give you is this;
Think about what a young strawberry just ripening tastes like. The fruit flavor is there but the sugar is not yet developed. You also have acidity which White Zins lack. This acidity gives the wine it’s fresh appeal. Even better, try it on your patio with the sun blazing on your “melon”. May be snacking on some Tapas. Get the picture I am trying to paint here?
Go now and find that wine. Run even, don’t delay as the moment may pass and only you shall miss the experience. Or next time you are in your favorite Shop, search one out. You may be pleasantly surprised!
Cheers,
Norm
