Rose Wine

Rose wine, also known as blush wine, is extra special. It has a wonderful flavor and aroma, but on top of that, its pinkish hue makes it beautiful to look at. This special type of wine is especially wonderful when paired with a wide assortment of food types.

How is it Made?

Rose wine starts out with the same wine making process as any other kind of wine. The grapes must be picked at the perfect time for optimal flavor, and then they are cleaned. At that point, the grapes are then placed into a machine that gently extracts the juice. This particular type of wine can be created using a couple different methods. Some rose wines are made with red grapes or a combination of red and white grapes, and the grapes skins are left in the mixture just long enough to get the beautiful pink coloring that is desired. Other rose wines are a combination of traditionally made red and white wine to acquire the perfect color blend. Both methods require the wine mixture to ferment in stainless steel vats for around 3-4 weeks to allow the wine to ferment. It is yeast that makes the grape's natural sugars turn into alcohol. Some wineries even add in yeast to assist with this fermentation process. The wine is then placed into either oak barrels or in stainless steel vats with oak chips placed in the bottom. The wine is then allowed to age for around one year when it is then bottled for consumption. Like white wine, rose wine does not necessarily nee any more aging time from the consumer once it is purchased, but it also won't hurt the wine to sit around for a little while either.

How to Serve it

Rose wine is similar to both white wine and sparkling wine in that it tastes best when it is chilled. When it is served at the correct temperature, a rose wine has a fruity taste that is very refreshing. This type of wine is also low in alcohol content which is another attractive feature for many people. Arbor Mist is one brand of rose wine that you might consider trying. Iron Horse and Lynmar Winery are two other rose wine brands that you may want to try. Ultimately, the best rose wine is one that you personally enjoy, so feel free to experiment for a while.