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Rose Wine - To Chill or Not
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*** Linz ***
13-06-2009
I have decided to try a bottle of Rose tonight on the advice of an aunt who says that this particular one is nice!

I do enjoy a glass ofwine (or 2 or 3), however I am not a conossour nor drink anything other than white.

But I don't know, if like white wine, it needs to be chilled or not....

Any advice please?
the ravenous priest
13-06-2009
According to my dad (who seems to know these sort of things) you can chill whatever wine you want, even Red. Personally I never chill red, but I always chill white & rose. There is nothing like a glass of well chilled rose (or two) in the garden on a sunny afternoon.
*** Linz ***
13-06-2009
Originally Posted by the ravenous priest:
“According to my dad (who seems to know these sort of things) you can chill whatever wine you want, even Red. Personally I never chill red, but I always chill white & rose. There is nothing like a glass of well chilled rose (or two) in the garden on a sunny afternoon.”

I should have known that I would have gotten a reply from you
TommyGavin76
13-06-2009
I would chill Rose, just don't let it get too cold, it is amazing how many people drink wine at virtually freezing point and it kills all the flavour.
Revenga
13-06-2009
I wouldn't drink Rose

Though yes, I agree with the other posters ... chill it.
Randomguy83
13-06-2009
Yes always chill rose.
*** Linz ***
13-06-2009
Originally Posted by the ravenous priest:
“According to my dad (who seems to know these sort of things) you can chill whatever wine you want, even Red. Personally I never chill red, but I always chill white & rose. There is nothing like a glass of well chilled rose (or two) in the garden on a sunny afternoon.”

Originally Posted by TommyGavin76:
“I would chill Rose, just don't let it get too cold, it is amazing how many people drink wine at virtually freezing point and it kills all the flavour.”

Originally Posted by Revenga:
“I wouldn't drink Rose

Though yes, I agree with the other posters ... chill it.”

Originally Posted by Randomguy83:
“Yes always chill rose.”

Thank you all. I had already put it in the fridge, just in case!

It is a Blossom Hill one with a flavour of strawberry and watermelon...... just need to get kids tucked off to bed, OH sent out to pub and will crack it open
holidaynumpty
13-06-2009
Originally Posted by *** Linz ***:
“Thank you all. I had already put it in the fridge, just in case!

It is a Blossom Hill one with a flavour of strawberry and watermelon...... just need to get kids tucked off to bed, OH sent out to pub and will crack it open ”

Can you let us know what you think of it please.I like the ordinary Blossom Hill rose. I saw that one you have yesterday but bypassed it cos I thought it would be too fruity and sweet.
*** Linz ***
13-06-2009
Originally Posted by holidaynumpty:
“Can you let us know what you think of it please.I like the ordinary Blossom Hill rose. I saw that one you have yesterday but bypassed it cos I thought it would be too fruity and sweet.”

I can't really taste the strawberry or the watermelon, tbh.....

I have never had a Rose before, but I am impressed with this one. It is a bit fruity, but most pleasant.

I would suggest you buy one and then if you don't like it - post it on to me
Harleybobs
13-06-2009
Hi Linz Hi would highly reccomend EJ Gallo white Grenache, I'm sure you will become a rose convert after it.
not_orange
13-06-2009
Did you know rose is made from red grapes. The skins are removed from the crushed grapes after a few days hence the rose colour.

White grenache is for those who like a sweeter rose. Persnally I like it dry, a Shiraz rose for example.
shazzyfizz
13-06-2009
Originally Posted by holidaynumpty:
“Can you let us know what you think of it please.I like the ordinary Blossom Hill rose. I saw that one you have yesterday but bypassed it cos I thought it would be too fruity and sweet.”

It's like drinking alcoholic strawberry cordial...rose wine can be a bit hit and miss but like another post already stated it's nice to drink on a hot summer day
*** Linz ***
13-06-2009
Originally Posted by not_orange:
“Did you know rose is made from red grapes. The skins are removed from the crushed grapes after a few days hence the rose colour.

White grenache is for those who like a sweeter rose. Persnally I like it dry, a Shiraz rose for example.”

Thank you, I will try that one.
LadyFluff
16-06-2009
Linz, that Blossom Hill one is one of faves! I'm no wine conaisseur (and can't even spell it!), but I think it's scrummy. The E&J Grenache is nice too, so I'd def go for that next time. Lovely on a hot summer's day!
indianwells
16-06-2009
Originally Posted by TommyGavin76:
“I would chill Rose, just don't let it get too cold, it is amazing how many people drink wine at virtually freezing point and it kills all the flavour.”

Well I like my Sauv Blanc and Chablis ice cold and flinty dry. The only way to drink it IMO.
Porcupine
16-06-2009
I adore Rose wine, but it has to be super chilled. I like to see that condensation dribbling down the side of the glass.
skunkboy69
16-06-2009
Some reds taste fab chilled.Ignore what so called experts say.
CMK
16-06-2009
Originally Posted by skunkboy69:
“Some reds taste fab chilled.Ignore what so called experts say.”

My sentiments exactly. So called experts otherwise known as wine snobs.
holidaynumpty
17-06-2009
Originally Posted by *** Linz ***:
“I can't really taste the strawberry or the watermelon, tbh.....

I have never had a Rose before, but I am impressed with this one. It is a bit fruity, but most pleasant.

I would suggest you buy one and then if you don't like it - post it on to me ”

Thanks for that. I will certainly give it a try. There are lots of nice rose wines as mentioned in other posts and I would like to add Black Tower to the list.
Menk
23-06-2009
I agree with the posters who say drink it ice cold. Personally, I have ice in mine.
kookiethekat
24-06-2009
E & J white zinfandel rose is the daddy of Rose lol, also the blossom hill version.]

I do like grenache, but it's a bit TOO sweet for me so I always go for the zinfandel instead (I also like red zinfandel).

I too chill till it freezes, I have been known to have rose sushies before lol, can't be too cold for me
kookiethekat
24-06-2009
Originally Posted by Menk:
“I agree with the posters who say drink it ice cold. Personally, I have ice in mine. ”

I have 4 E&J Rose glasses from last year, they were doing a promo where you got a free glass with every bottle.

It's a big massive wine glass and you are supposed to have rose and ice in it - lovely
RAINBOWGIRL22
24-06-2009
Chill rose and white!!!

Ice is also acceptable (but not my preference - who wants watered down wine?? )
babymario
24-06-2009
I LOVE Rosé wine. It's my Fave. yummy yummy
Definately chill it. I dont add ice, but if you like ice in your wine... go for it.
If I didn't have to pick the kids up from school I'd crack open a bottle now and sit in the sun
Poppy Seed
24-06-2009
I do like Rose in the summer, but am not generally a wine person anyway.

I was in the city yesterday at a meeting and walked past a lovely group of city boys outside a wine bar with a glass of rose each. It just seemed so wrong and unmanly!
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