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Old 13-06-2009, 17:19
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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?
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Old 13-06-2009, 17:31
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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.
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Old 13-06-2009, 17:37
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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.
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Old 13-06-2009, 17:42
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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.
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Old 13-06-2009, 18:34
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I wouldn't drink Rose

Though yes, I agree with the other posters ... chill it.
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Old 13-06-2009, 18:38
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Yes always chill rose.
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Old 13-06-2009, 18:45
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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 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.
I wouldn't drink Rose

Though yes, I agree with the other posters ... chill it.
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
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Old 13-06-2009, 19:06
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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.
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Old 13-06-2009, 20:20
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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
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Old 13-06-2009, 20:29
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Hi Linz Hi would highly reccomend EJ Gallo white Grenache, I'm sure you will become a rose convert after it.
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Old 13-06-2009, 20:37
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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.
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Old 13-06-2009, 22:13
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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
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Old 13-06-2009, 22:16
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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.
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Old 16-06-2009, 11:07
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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!
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Old 16-06-2009, 11:21
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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.
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Old 16-06-2009, 11:24
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I adore Rose wine, but it has to be super chilled. I like to see that condensation dribbling down the side of the glass.
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Old 16-06-2009, 11:38
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Some reds taste fab chilled.Ignore what so called experts say.
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Old 16-06-2009, 11:40
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Some reds taste fab chilled.Ignore what so called experts say.
My sentiments exactly. So called experts otherwise known as wine snobs.
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Old 17-06-2009, 01:40
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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.
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Old 23-06-2009, 22:14
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I agree with the posters who say drink it ice cold. Personally, I have ice in mine.
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Old 24-06-2009, 12:47
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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
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Old 24-06-2009, 12:48
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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
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Old 24-06-2009, 12:59
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Chill rose and white!!!

Ice is also acceptable (but not my preference - who wants watered down wine?? )
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Old 24-06-2009, 13:05
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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
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Old 24-06-2009, 13:18
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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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