Lately I’ve been working part time in a wine shop to beef up my vino knowledge, and I’ve been exposed to more fabulous wines than I can possibly recount. One thing that’s surprised me while working here is how much I like rosé wine (pronounced rose-aye). In case you’re not in the know, rosés are neither white or red wines, but rather range from a deep pink to a blushing apricot color. They’re generally served chilled, and on a hot day, there’s nothing more refreshing than a cold glass of rosé while sitting in the sun.

Wisegeek describes rosé as the following:

Rose wine, often referred to as “blush” wine or written rosé, are are not truly red, but have enough of a reddish tinge to make them assuredly not white. The actual color varies depending on the grapes involved, and often may seem to be more orange than pink or purple. Rosé wines may be produced in a number of different ways, depending on ... Read the rest of Wine Shop Lovin – Favorite Rosé Wine Varieties on The Culinary Life.

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