Something In the Pink National Rosé Day June 13, 2020

National Rosé Day, this second Saturday of the month on June 12th, is something we all can celebrate at home or outdoors when so many other events have been cancelled.  An icy cold glass of rosé wine has traditionally been the most refreshing drink around the Mediterranean in balmy weather.   “Think Pink” Rosé has also achieved a double revival as “the” warm weather wine, partly because it is a style of wine enjoyed by both white and red wine drinkers.  And its light, substantial characteristic has also influenced a growing popularity all year long these days.

Rosé is produced when red wine grapes are prevented from having extended skin contact. It’s the skin contact that gives reds their tannic structure and robust flavors. Without that extra contact, the resulting wines tend to be fresh and clean with color ranging from a faint blush to a robust ruby. At one time, rosés were most popular in the Mediterranean, but today award-winning rosés are made around the world.

National Rosé Day is the second Saturday of June, and a wonderful way to celebrate tis by attending the “Rosé Day L.A. Presented By Corkcicle” at Saddlerock Ranch in Malibu. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy Rosé in a variety of ways, from Rosé Champagnes from Perrier-Jouët and G.H. Mumm to Rosé beers to Viva Rosé Tequila margaritas at the Frozé Zone.   Celebrity DJs Brody Jenner and Pamela Tick, as well as leisure games and activities, will also provide entertainment.  The event will be take place  from noon to 8 p.m. Garden admission tickets cost $95 and include entrance, one complimentary Corkcicle drinking vessel and $25 toward an Uber or Lyft ride to the event via rideshare partner Freebird App (code: ROSEDAYLA19). Food and beverages are purchased separately. For more information, visit the official website.

Two of our new favorites are the 2017 Domaine de Cala Rosé and the 2017 Domaine de Cala Prestige Rosé, a brand created by celebrated Chef Joachim Splichal, famed Los Angeles-based Patina Restaurant Group Founder.  The family-owned and operated winery has a home in Brignoles.  Ever the German perfectionist, the chef who now dominates over a restaurant empire, proved that his rosé wine would have a positive reception after being introduced into his own restaurants for an entire year.

And it is crucial to introduce a rosé in the best possible light.  For starters, it makes the first impression of the brand, and there with future plans to expand the portfolio with a red and white wine. Established in 2015, Domaine de Cala released its first vintage the same year, and proudly released its 2017 rosé and 2017 Prestige rosé in spring 2018.

Also, Rosé has had a winding sort of history although it was thought to be the first wine ever produced.  It almost went out of existence because it was considered a sweet, sort of lady’s wine, very unsophisticated until the Portuguese revived it after WWII.   And it has been the “up and comer” for the past five years at least.  It’s light, clear flavor, versatility and the festive look is perfect for summer foods, sweet and savory.  This is why it works so beautifully for light summer evening meals.  This excellent article explains it well //www.flametreewines.com/blog/what-is-rose-wine-and-why-is-it-so-popular