Wine "snobs" are embracing rose.
After suffering through years of disdain from wine snobs, the sweet, fruity notes of rose are finally being embraced by both the general public and wine connoisseurs. Rose wines are made in the spring from red grapes and are recognizable by their bright, pink color. Thanks to rose's light flavor, it's the ideal wine for afternoon events, summer picnics and barbecues. They pair well with spicy food, white meats and light meals. If you have no experience with rose wines, ask a wine store sales associate to describe the wine before you make your purchase.
Instructions
1. Ask the sales associate at the wine store if a particular bottle of rose is dry, off-dry or sweet. Rose wines are made from the same types of black grapes that red wines are made from, so also find out the varietal and whether the wine is light, medium or full-bodied. You need this information to pair your wine. Also consider your own personal taste.
2. Pair a light, sweet rose with sheep's milk or blended-milk cheese, which can open up a light rose and make for subtle, complex flavors. Serve your light rose and cheese with water crackers or some slices of mildly flavored bread. Add a few summer berries for color and flavor.
3. Match brighter, drier rose wines with hard Italian cheeses such as Parmesan, Asiago or Reggiano. Heartier roses also go well with bruschetta or flavorful olive oils and Mediterranean appetizers.
4. Pair light, fruity rose with a grilled or roasted poultry dish, just as you would a white wine. Light rose wines go especially well with fruit-flavored poultry dishes such as chicken teriyaki or lemon chicken. You can also pair a light rose with barbecued chicken.
5. Serve dark, dry rose wine with spicy curried dishes. Normally, most people drink beer with Indian or Thai curries because they don't match well with red or white wines. If you're not a beer drinker, give rose a try with these fiery dishes.
6. Serve any type of rose with egg dishes. Rose is ideal for afternoon parties since it pairs well with quiche, frittata and omelets. Both dark and light rose wines match well with egg dishes, so match the rose to the cheese in your dish.
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