Rose = Mix of Red & White wines? GET OUT
At the end of January the 27 countries of the European Union, France included, proposed a law which will legalize the mix of red and white wine in order to make a rose wine.
What?????????????????? Are you kidding me?? Of course I do not agree with this stupid idea. What will be the next step???
The representatives of these countries at the European commision are clowns. We just pay these people to make these kinds of decisions??….crazy countries.
Hopefully after a forcing from the French growers and winemakers, followed by the Spanish and Italien, the European commission decided not to take this law into consideration. Thanks ladies and Gentlemans!
Making a traditional rose wine is very subtle. You make it with some red grapes and macerate the skin and the juice together in a tank. If you want a clear rose you keep the skin and the juice during a short period of time (a few hours) together; then you will just keep the juice. If you want a darker rose, let the juice and the skin sit together a bit longer (one day). The secret of the colour is in the skin.
It is very hard for a winemaker to obtain the perfect pink colour for the rose wine. Only if you are a good one you will be able to have a beautiful colour and keep also all the fresh flavours.
The perfect example of that are the Robert Skalli Cotes de Provence with a pink colour and some delicious aromas of red currant and white peach. Another choice, is the Maison Bouachon Tavel a bit darker and much more complex in the flavours (spice and fruits). Go to enjoy a glass of Rose, that is the perfect time
It’s summer and one of my favourite wines is Rose. It’s refreshing, dry and the perfect wine for outdoor entertaining. Great with a variety of cuisines as well–Mexican, Vietnamese and more! Go out and find the perfect pairing and tell me.
I’m on vacation so stay tuned for some adventure that I will share with you….








