353 Shades of Rosé
Elizabeth Gabay · Taste · Wines and Spirits of ProvenceLast month I had the exciting – and rare – opportunity of tasting an amazing selection of 353 still rosés from around the world. This proved a glorious spectacle of the most amazing shades of pink – forget 50 – this was far more dazzling. The range of colours was an easy reason why this sector of the wine market has so attracted the consumer;
…Continue reading here for Liz’s tasting notes from the wine tasting of 353 rosé wines. Although, many of her picks are French, and definitely include several from Provence there are some surprising choices from other countries. Take a read, and maybe a sip of some of these wines that include classic, aged, fun, fruity, oaked and more.
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