For Life’s Rosiest Summertime Moments, We Give You Rosé in All of Its Forms
There’s no avoiding it, it’s hot. A sit-on-your-patio-not-moving-a-muscle hot. Well wipe that dew from your brow because here are some rosé discoveries to cool you off, and just maybe, will have you enjoying the warmth of the day.
A seemingly simple drink, the traditional rosé wine is created by juicing red grapes and then allowing the juice to soak with the skin for just a handful of days. Once the juice takes on its desired pink color the skins are removed and the juice ferments into the rosé we know and love. As the wine has gained popularity it has exploded into it’s own category, birthing rosé-inspired drinks we can’t pass up on.
For Those That Brunch
Josh Cellars is giving us a new reason to celebrate the summer with its Prosecco Rosé, opening up a whole new world to sparkling wine. Until last year, Prosecco Rosé was neither permitted nor even possible. Prosecco production is tightly controlled by Italian wine officials to ensure quality, making it similar to wines of the Champagne region; all Prosecco is made in a specific region of northern Italy, with at least 85% Glera grapes. Previously, Italy permitted winemakers to blend only white grapes to produce Prosecco until last year, when Italian wine officials changed the rules, allowing for up to 15% Pinot Noir, a red grape that is often used in some of the best white and rosé Champagnes. In addition to flavor, Pinot Noir provides Prosecco Rosé its beautiful pink color.
For A Day at The Beach
Born in Australia, Roseade is the first-to-market rosé lemonade – a fizzy blend of rosé wine and fresh squeezed lemonade. It was when founder Lee Smallman’s family winery produced too much rosé and needed a creative way to move the surplus that the family thankfully stumbling upon the idea of this wine spritzer. It’s made with fresh lemon juice, a can’t-miss element that shines through in this libation.
For the Beer Lover
The journey of Firestone Walker Brewing Company’s Rosalie officially began in 2018, when neighbor Castoro Cellars harvested 200 tons of wine grapes for the brewery, including 100 tons of Chardonnay and smaller lots of Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Muscat Canelli and Orange Muscat. The juice is co-fermented with a pilsner malt and then accented with hibiscus flowers, creating a nice blend of both the beer that Firestone is so well-known for, and the family’s wine history.
For the Traditionalist
And for those that would prefer to stick to the rosé in its original form, Epoch Estate Wines’ Winemaker Jordan Fiorentini has clearly put the work into this delicate wine. Unlike most wineries that use leftover grapes to make their rosé, this one is made of only red grapes grown with the intention of creating a rosé. Taking inspiration from those of southern France, the 2019 rosé blend is 62% Mourvèdre, 21% Grenache, and 17% Syrah. It features all three of the winery’s estate vineyards: 69% Catapult Vineyard, 21% Paderewski Vineyard, and 10% York Mountain Vineyard. The wine is a beautiful balance of notes of fresh fruit and zingy acid, making it a top pick for an all-day rosé.
