PALE & STEELY OR DARK & EXOTIC, WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE ROSÉ?
refreshing glass of rosé wine is undeniably the epitome of summer drinking; thirst-quenching, delicate and versatile. Somehow being offered a glass of pretty pink wine lifts the spirits and relaxes the soul and the shoulders!
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But what about the colour? We all know that part of the enjoyment of drinking rosé is delighting in the colour which is the reason why it is sold in clear, often beautifully shaped bottles. The enticing colours vary between the palest steely pink to the dark richer shades of pomegranate. All rosé wine comes from red grapes and the depth of the colour is dependent on how long the red skins are allowed to lie on the grape juice. This period determines both the colour and the delicacy of the final wine. In the EU, only Champagne can be made by blending red and white wine to produce a rosé.
Does the colour make a difference to the quality? It is the grape variety and vinification techniques used to make the wine that determines the colour difference and it is the skill of the winemaker and the terroir that defines the quality. However, the popularity of a paler pink rosé definitely seems to be a global trend with the Provence rosés setting the benchmark.
We all know that rosé is a great apéritif but it also stands up
well to food. For summer salads and cold meat platters go for the lighter styles. Darker rosés that are dry, rich and full of cherry and pomegranate flavours will match well with more robust fish dishes, spicy foods and most offerings from the barbecue. Don’t be afraid to pay a little more for a well-crafted rosé as you will be rewarded with a wine of depth and character.
Rosé is best served at around 7°C to get the full enjoyment of the flavours which are held back if it is too cold. If you haven’t got time to chill a bottle properly avoid the old ice-cube trick as this will dilute the wine too quickly but have a bowl of frozen grapes in your freezer ready to drop into your glass!
We have 5 rosés to quench your thirst ranging from the Domaine du Tariquet Rosé de Pressée 2015 at £8 (perfect with spicy foods) to the Bodegas Julian Chivite Las Fincas (a steal at £15) and highly recommended by Food & Wine writer Fiona Beckett, “..a gastronomic rosé… Clean, crisp and incisive with mouthwatering acidity, it could almost be white.” Match it with prawns, fresh crab, langoustines and gravalax - all readily available locally, just like our wine!
WINE EDUCATION
Exploring the fantastic wines of South Africa presented by Anthony Barne MW Friday 22nd
September at 7.00pm £20pp
We have been longing to offer a Tutored Tasting that delves into the wonders of South African wines. Join us to taste and learn about their different styles of wine. Call or email to book.
FREE WINE TASTINGS Corks out 11.30am - 3.00pm
Saturday 5th Saturday 23rd
& Sunday 6th August & Sunday 24th September
These are days when you can just pop in to sample a selection of our wines. We will be on hand should you need help but it is all very relaxed and fun!
Don’t forget we are open daily for you to buy wines and will deliver FREE of charge in the South Hams. Keep up to date with all our events by joining our mailing list, just email us your details.
Riversbridge, Embridge, Nr Stoke Fleming TQ6 0LG. Tel. 01803 770737
wines@michaelsuttonscellar.co.uk
www.michaelsuttonscellar.co.uk
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