Rosé
Rosé wine is one of the most versatile and stylish wine styles, celebrated for its refreshing character and wide appeal. Made from red grapes with only brief skin contact, rosé takes on its delicate pink colour and light fruit flavours without the depth or tannin of a red wine.
Rosé can range from pale, dry, and elegant (as in Provence, France) to fruitier, fuller styles from Spain, Italy, or New World regions. Common flavours include strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant, citrus, and melon, sometimes with floral or herbal notes. Most rosés are best enjoyed young, highlighting their crisp acidity and vibrant fruit.
For UK drinkers, rosé is a year-round choice: refreshing as a summer aperitif, but equally food-friendly with seafood, charcuterie, roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, curries, and soft cheeses. Whether pale and mineral or juicy and fruit-forward, rosé offers a stylish balance of freshness and flavour in every glass.
Black Chalk Dancer in Pink Rosé (6 Bottles) Andover, Hampshire, England
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A sophisticated dry rosé crafted from 55% Pinot Noir, 29% Pinot Précoce, and 16% Pinot Gris. This blend, featuring a fine Pinot Noir 779 clone and whole-bunch pressed, co-fermented Pinot Précoce and Pinot Gris, delivers a harmonious balance of elegance and complexity. With an alcohol content of 12%, refreshing acidity at 5.5 g/l, and minimal sugar (<1.0 g/l), it presents a beautifully clean profile.
On the nose, Dancer in Pink entices with vibrant aromas of ripe strawberries and delicate cherry blossom. The palate reveals a luscious medley of red fruits, enhanced by a creamy texture from full malolactic fermentation. Laid-back and approachable, yet irresistibly moreish.
This versatile wine pairs wonderfully with a range of dishes. Enjoy it alongside smoked salmon and cream cheese bagels for a relaxed lunch, or chill it to perfection and serve with BBQ pork belly and a fresh summer Caesar salad. Perfect for any occasion.
Yotes Court ‘Loose Rein’ Pinot Gris 2022 (6 bottles) Maidstone, Kent, England
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A plush, silky wine with aromas of spring flowers and dried mango with an apple crumble palate and marzipan finish.
This dry wine strikes the perfect balance between a rich Alsatian Pinot Gris and the lighter Pinot Grigios of Northern Italy to create a beautifully fresh, but succulent and flavourful wine. The wine has aromas of spring flowers, dried mango and apple crumble, with a silky texture and a rich marzipan finish. The plump and juicy mouthfeel is balanced with gentle notes of vanilla and almond from the use of French oak.
Food Pairing:
Try pairing this wine with Asian cuisine, particularly fatty salmon sashimi, or a pungent washed-rind cheese.