Rosé Wines

On Rosé and How It Tastes

Dry, spicy rosé is one of the joys of wine drinking in the summer months. High quality rosé comes from any red grape from anywhere in the world. Popular grapes include Grenache, Tempranillo, Pinot Noir and many others. Why is dry rosé so popular? It is robust, juicy and versatile with lots of types of foods. It handles spicy foods well and is also a joy to drink on its own. Made from a light skin contact with red wine grapes, this straddles between white and red and combines the best of both. Some producers will also blend a bit of aromatic white grapes. The most famous are dry.

Where is Rosé grown?

Rosés can be grown successfully all over the world, but the most famous ones come from Provence. Domaine Ott and Mas de Gourgonnier are two of the mainstays here in the United States. 

Some popular Rosé producers:

• Miraval
• Whispering Angel Rosé by Caves d’Esclans
• Gerard Bertrand Cote des Roses
• La Vieille Ferme

What food pairs well with Rosé?

When thinking about food pairings, rosés work with pretty much anything off of the grill: meat, fish, char-grilled vegetables or a fresh-from-the-garden Gazpacho.