Spring is finally here and what better way to celebrate than with a glass of chilled Rosé from your wine library. For the past 20 or so years good Rosé has been in the wilderness. It has been nowhere to be found. There were hardly any Rosé wines to choose from and most were too sweet to be taken seriously. After all, most of us don’t want our wine to taste as sweet as a slice of chocolate cake.
But that’s all changed now. Wine fashion is taking a long trip back to the seventies and our wine producers are finally starting to make drinkable and enjoyable Rosé. Respectful Rosés are popping up from all over Australia and now is the best time to open a bottle and enjoy a glass.
Rosé is actually made with red grapes. The wine gets its fantastic light red or pinkish colour from spending a short amount of time soaking with the red grape skins. It can be made using any grape variety, and most in Australia come from Grenache, Shiraz and Pinot Noir. Rosé comes in a dry or sweet varieties. The majority of modern Rosé wines tending towards the drier side. This dryness makes them perfect for spring time dining and entertaining. The fun colour of Rose also adds to the novelty of drinking it. Something about the colour invites festive thoughts take over.
Rosé is perfect for outdoor dining or an afternoon drink in the sun. It is cool and light enough to enjoy with a simple mixed green salad but also has the stuffing to stand up to a piece of fresh fish or rump straight off the barbeque.
When selecting Rose always go for the last vintage from your wine library. Rosés are made to be drunk young and most don’t age well. Enjoy them sooner rather than later.
Consider buying your next bottle or case of Rosé from Crackawine.com.au. They will give you $25 spending money towards your first purchase.
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