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Top 5 Rose Wines

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Rose is a wine made from red grapes and is not a mix of finished red and white wine. However, sometimes winemakers will mix in white grapes. Although it is often thought of as a very sweet wine, it has dry varieties as well. European Rose is generally quite dry, while American Rose is usually sweeter. Often, a sweet Rose is referred to as a blush. It's important to note that this isn't a hard-and-fast rule though, so don't automatically assume it's sweet if someone calls it a blush.

Best Event of Occasions for Rose:

There are many occasions that are perfect for serving Rose wine. Here are five occasion ideas.

Bridal Showers: An all-girls soiree is the perfect opportunity to try out some of our Rose picks.

Summer Garden Party: The light fare and warm weather are ideal for serving a refreshing wine like Rose.

Backyard Barbeque: Instead of downing cocktails in the heat, a chilled Rose is a nice change of pace that pairs well with spicy BBQ food.

Picnic in the Park: Enjoy the refreshing notes of raspberry and strawberry on a hot summer day outside.

An "It's a Girl!" Baby Shower: The pink color of Rose suits the theme perfectly.

5 Great Roses to Try

Pax Rose of Syrah Hints of strawberries, raspberries and white pepper make it an interesting, refreshing choice

Domaine Tempier Bandol Rose - Grown in the Cotes de Provence wine region on France's Cote d'Azur, these wines have surprising roundness and generosity.

Marques de Careres A very dry Rose from Spain with a nice acidity. Also a real bargain at just $7 per bottle!

Red Bicyclette French Rose A blend of Syrah and Grenache grapes makes this wine a refreshing summer pick. Fresh notes include the usual strawberry and raspberry spiced up by a hint of citrus.

Champagne Rose Laurent-Perrier Brut Rose - a little pricey, but well worth it for the world's best selling Rose Champagne. Made with 100% pinot noir grapes, this champagne has a bright and intense flavor with notes of raspberries, strawberries and black cherries.

5 Delicious Rose Food Pairings

Generally speaking, Roses are a very versatile wine and pair well with a number of different dishes. Here are a few to try:

Appetizers such as antipasto, bruschetta, crackers and cheese (try hard-aged cheeses like Asiago, Parmesan or Reggiano)

Grilled or roasted poultry dishes including chicken cacciatore, Cornish game hen or chicken teriyaki

Seafood including appetizers like shrimp or Manhattan-style clam chowder and entrees such as cioppino, scallops, salmon and sea bass.

Egg based dishes like a frittata, omelet or Quiche Lorraine

Pork dishes such as pork chops, honey baked ham or pork roast

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