Is Rose Wine Sweet?

Rose Wine Sweetness Chart Ah! A lazy summer afternoon picnic and a bottle of chilled rosé wine. Maybe a little chevre cheese and a baguette. What more could you ask for? Before you head to the local wine shop, it’s helpful to know the style of rosé you’re getting. Is your rosé wine sweet or […]

Rosé Wine Grapes

I’m always curious to know exactly what’s in my glass, and rosé is a perfect example of a wine where no one bottle seems to be the same. Technically, winemakers can use any red grape to make a rose wine. Some rose wine grapes are more popular for making pink wines thanks to their flavor […]

How Is Rose Made?

Who doesn’t love an uncomplicated glass of chilled rose wine on a lazy afternoon?  There are four ways to make rosé wine: maceration, direct press, saigneé, and blending. Winemakers choose one method over the other based on the pink wine style they want to make, and in some regions, tradition. Here’s what you need to […]