Rosé

Now that the warm weather is here, how about considering a rosé wine for a nice change of pace. Usually fresh, clean, infinitely quaffable and food-friendly, they’re just the thing to beat the heat. Their pinkish hue also adds as nice splash of colour to your table. Numerous samples from the U.S., Australia, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Canada are available at your local retailer. Usually made by removing the grape skins after the desired colour is achieved, most are made for early consumption, so don’t purchase any that are more than about 3 years past the vintage on the bottle. They may be tired. So the next time you find yourself pondering what wine to get, why not try rosé. I believe you’ll be pleasantly surprised.