The blending method is when a little bit of red wine is added to a vat of white wine to make rosé. It doesn’t take much red wine to dye a white wine pink, so usually these wines will have up to 5% or so, of a red wine added. This method is very uncommon with still rosé wines but happens much more in sparkling wine regions such as Champagne. An example of a very fine wine made with this technique is Ruinart’s rosé Champagne, which is primarily Chardonnay with a smidgen of red Pinot Noir blended in.
What Does Rosé Taste Like?
Rosé's flavor profile is fresh and fruity. Think a light red, like grenache, with some extra brightness and crispness.
Expect the following flavors when you take a sip:
Red fruits like strawberries, cherries, and raspberries
Flowers
Citrus
Melon
Celery
Each type of rosé will taste slightly different based on the type of grapes used to produce it, ranging from savory to dry to sweet.
It’s not hard to see why rosé is so popular — this pink wine isn’t just a light, refreshing, and fruity summer staple, but it’s also the perfect choice for year-round sipping.
Although it’s been around for centuries, this blush-colored favorite is having a moment that has much to do with its eye-catching hue as it does its versatility and taste.
Contrary to popular belief, rosé isn’t just a sweet wine. Depending on which type of red grapes are used, it can be on the fruity or dry side. As for food pairing, rosé holds up to savory, rich dishes as well as light and fruity flavors. Whether you enjoy it dry or sweet, paired with food or sipped solo, there’s one thing that most of us can agree on: a chilled rosé is sheer bliss in a bottle.|
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Rose Wine Info
- The glass of Rosé you share is merely a vehicle to enhance heartwarming conversations and generosity of spirit. We want to showcase the best of Provence. Our wines are delicate and bright with layered flavors of fresh red fruit, melon and citrus leading to a crisp and refreshing finish.
- Sylvain shares the same passion for Rosé wine as his partner, Patrick. Sylvain spends most of his time developing relationships with various vineyards and winemakers in Provence.
- Rosé wines are made from a wide variety of grapes and can be found all around the globe. When rosé wine is the primary product, it is produced with the skin contact method. Black-skinned grapes are crushed and the skins are allowed to remain in contact with the juice for a short period, typically two to twenty hours.