Forever Rosé

Yes – it may be pouring – but why make your wine choices boring?

This weekend I purposely brought Rose to the brunch and dinner party I was invited to.

Why? During the dank, gloomy parts of the year what can look more appealing than shimmering pink in your glass? But also, I would argue, that it is the most food friendly style around and also SO reasonable in price due to its unappreciated status.

What Rose should you go for in winter? My immediate thoughts are either something which has been oak aged which gives it a more robust structure and greater complexity. Or Roses in a light red wine style such as grenache based Rosados from Spain.

Huge shout to my local independent @jeroboams for choosing an awesome option in each category.

The wine which I brought to a brunch: ‘Y by 11’ Minutes Rose made by @pasquawines for £21.00

Forget Chateau Garrus for 100 pounds, this is a super savvy oak aged Rose equivalent!

I adore the wines from this Veneto based winery and this is a fantastic blend ( Corvina, Trebbiano and Carmenere) that was fermented in oak. The oak provided a beautiful satiny texture and a long elegant finish which complemented the fresh peach, passionfruit and white blossom freshness beautifully.

The guests could not get over the beautiful bottle and it complemented the eggs, cheese, bacon and a charcuterie board perfectly!

The Dinner Party option: Almodi Petit Rosado from Altavines in Catalunya, Spain. £11.95

DO NOT get freaked out by the colour. It has the shade of strawberry laces but this wine is as dry as they come! This gorgeous Grenache based Rose brims with pink grapefruit and red berry flavours which burst with refreshing zip and brightness.

I was slightly nervous bringing this to the dinner as I had not tried it before and yet it paired beautifully with the steak and also the vanilla bundt cake dessert served with strawberries.

I still can’t believe the price tag… and yet, sadly I can understand it, as it is usual to confuse colour with sweetness.

So don’t be grapeist and brighten up these shortening days with fun, interesting and cost effective Roses!