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Bouquet Of Rosé (Wine) For Mother’s Day

How about a bouquet of Rosé (Wine) for Mother’s Day this year? If the mom in your life enjoys a good glass of wine, consider ditching the roses (flowers) this year and opt for a couple of bottles of rosé wine. This kind of wine could not be more perfect for spring and summer in Southwest Florida. It’s also one of the most misunderstood wines. Many people see its pink color and make all kinds of assumptions about its taste. For instance, it is sweet, it’s wimpy, it’s boring. While those descriptions are sometimes accurate, more often than not, they are wrong.

Rosé (Wine) for Mother’s Day and Wine Wednesday

These pink wines can be quite fascinating. Rosé can be made from any red grape, literally any. There are producers like Gerard Bertrand in France who revere rose, dedicating an entire vineyard to one wine production. His Clos du Temple costs more than $150 a bottle and it is amazing. While Bertrand harvests grapes specifically for rosé, some wineries take a different approach. When making red wine, often times some of the juice is “bled off.” The flavors in the juice that is left are more concentrated and better for bottling in most cases. Instead of wasting the juice that is removed, many wineries turn it into rosé.

I’ve tasted some rosé wine that if you could not see the color, you might think it was a crisp white wine. In addition, some can taste as bold as a light red wine. In conclusion, if you are looking for a gift or something to add to a gift this week, consider a bouquet of Rosé (Wine) for Mother’s Day. And while you are at it, grab a couple of bottles for yourself. They are great wines to have on hand going into summer. Here are a few suggestions.

The Vice Rose

The Vice Rose is also pinot noir grown in Carneros. The color is a little darker, although it doesn’t appear so in the photo, and there is more red fruit in this one. It has a nice long finish and no residual sugar. The Vice is another brand that gives back and supports a number of charities and causes. They make a really cool orange wine that I’ll be featuring in an upcoming story. For now, look for the rose. $26