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Wine of the Month

ROSÊ

Rosé season is here! Actually, for many Rose’ fans, the season is 365 days long (366 in 2020), but the arrival of Spring invites the fresh and bright flavors of Rosé. Rosé and Spring are something of a coincidence. After harvest in the fall, there is fermentation and a few months in stainless steel tanks or the bottle. March and April are when the wines are first available. However, the crisp, berry flavors of a good Rosé are amplified by a warm sunny day. In these days of limited movement and socialization, sitting on the back deck and conversing across the fence with the neighbors and enjoying a bottle of Rose’ is just about as good as it gets.

There are Rosé from many grape varieties and dozens of wine regions. So how should one select from all these choices? I enjoy Rosé with bright acidity and flavors of strawberries and raspberries. Garnacha Rosado from Spain, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre and Carignan in various blends from the south of France and the Rhone Valley fit my favored profile.

Pinot Noir Rosé from Willamette Oregon and Russian River, California are delicious, too.

Often small wineries that specialize in Rosé are the best producers. Rosé is often enjoyed most when young and fresh, but many good ones are still tasty a year or two after vintage.

In a few hours, I will have my weekly, happy hour Zoom with old friends. I think I will enjoy a glass of Rosé. Or two!

Tom Witner, CSW

Kansas City Sales Representative Vintegrity Wine