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These
kinds of wine can really make you blush.
Rose
or blush wine seems to be a feminine cousin of the red wines.
The wine type is found in varying shades of pinks, even approaching
violet or purple. The rose color of blush wine is achieved in
several different ways. The original rose was a drier, calm style
of wine however the trends of the
1970’s brought out a sweeter version resulting in the common
blush term.
Rose
wine is the wine many think of when opting for another choice
in wine types. The types of wine previously discussed have been
produced in a similar manner as other wines. If the rose is the
singular or primary kind of wine to be made, its color will ultimately
be determined by the amount of
time the juice is allowed to be in contact with the skin of the
grapes. The resulting taste will bring to mind a white wine rather
than a red wine. When pairing wine and food, this type of wine
is typically served with chicken, pork, and lighter pastas or
fish.
Blush
wine became popular in the 1970’s in North America particularly
in the United States. As with many things, blush wine was created
by accident. The high demand for white wine in the mid 70’s
caused a shortage of wine grapes causing winemakers to use an
alternative method to produce the wine. A failed fermentation
process of red grapes resulted in a pink colored wine. The vintner,
not wanting to lose the vintage, decided to market it as a sweet,
pink wine. The addition of sweetness to this already ‘feminine’
drink broke new ground in the wine merchant and vintner market.
The blush of course is enjoyed by everyone however it does tend
to trend with the ladies.
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