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WHY YOU SHOULD DRINK PROVENCE ROSÉ ALL YEAR ROUND Provence rosés are versatile and refreshing, and pair well with all kinds of cuisines. Make this pink wine your drink of choice the next time you have a menu in hand. BY RICHARD HEMMING
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n an enlightening afternoon, more than 40 epicure readers attended an exclusive food and wine pairing workshop organised by Vins de Provence. The event on 24 September at The Glasshouse, Andaz Singapore, showcased Provence rosés along with a six-course lunch. French-trained sommelier Stephanie Rigourd shared with readers how rosés are produced as opposed to reds and whites, the types of rosés, the region, and its terroir expressions. “In one glass, you have the style and history of a specific area – the weather, soil,
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topography and savoir-faire of the producer,” she said. As readers enjoyed their meal which included Asian-inspired courses, she highlighted how each of the six Provence rosés could enhance the dishes, ranging from Hokkaido scallop carpaccio to the crisp fried chilli prawn wonton served with spiced aioli. Readers enjoyed their meal comparing the six Provence rosés from various appellations. They came away learning firsthand just how versatile the wines are and their ability to pair with varied cuisines.
