email this pageIf you’re through with winter’s hearty reds, but not quite ready for summer’s lightest whites, consider rosé for your April wine. Its versatility will please most wine-drinkers and it goes beautifully with spring’s market-fresh fare. And contrary to popular belief, not all are as sweet as white Zinfandel. Truth is, while rosés often possess exquisite red-fruit flavors, many styles are dry or only a tiny bit sweet. Because rosé can be made from just about any red grape or a blend of grapes, many variations are available. This month’s picks showcase a fuller, zippier and drier side to the pleasures of pink.
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Château d’Aquéria Tavel ($15 to $20): Some of the most elegant rosés in the world come from the Tavel region of Southern France. This full-bodied wine gives for a bone-dry sip that wine sophisticates will love.
Vin Gris de Cigare and Big House Pink, California’s Bonny Doon Vineyards ($10): The first is a California take on a South-of-France style rosé; the second blends quintessential Italian grapes. Both are bright and lively sips that will please many palates.
Red Bicyclette (about $10): If you’re a red-wine drinker who’s not convinced you could ever go pink, try this whimsically named rosé for a lush, full-bodied, deeply fruity wine. Also look for Goats do Roam Rosé from South Africa.
La Vieille Ferme (under $10): Translated to “the old farm,” in French, this is generally a reliable label for consistently good, inexpensive French wines, and their dry, complex rosé is no exception.
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