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Rosé Blooms in Summer
Certain wines are known for having seasonal ties, rich, hearty reds such as Cabernet Sauvignon for a cold winters night or Champagne for New Year’s and celebrations. When it comes to Rosé, there is no doubt that Summer is the first thing that comes to mind.
Traditionally, Rosé is made from dark-skinned grape varieties such as Shiraz, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon. After the grapes are crushed, the winemaker chooses how long the juice will remain in contact with the skins. In general, the longer the period of skin contact, the darker and more tannic the wine. To make Rosé, the juice is separated relatively quickly resulting in the pale pink-reddish colour.
According to Patrick of Coonawarra chief winemaker Pat Tocaciu “Rosé is best made from red grapes, picked early to capture a spectrum of flavours not usually associated with red wine, such as strawberries and toffee.”
