In France, roses are typically lighter in body and often made with the local Cinsaut grapes as well as any other classic Rhone varietal and many times, a blend of several. These french roses are always dry and in my opinion, the best.
There are many wineries, however, all over the world--producing roses that are quite different from the classic french ones and that is not to say that they are not up to par. Several wineries that I have gone to, even in Washington, produce roses with a little bit of residual sugar, which makes them a bit sweeter and often, heavier in body.
One rose that I have grown to love is right at the tips of my fingers here at Seattle Wine Outlet/Greenlake Wines. It is a dry 2008 Malbec Rose from Mil Piedras and is like nothing else that I have tried by means of a rose. The bouquet is filled with loads of ripe raspberries and lemon, and then when you get to the palate, you notice great mouthfeel balanced by bright fruit, subtle earthiness, pepper (that's right--it's a malbec rose) and good acidity. When you reach the finish, there is even more pepper and perhaps, a feeling that you may not want to be finished with this wine. For only about ten dollars it is quite the steal and it's going quickly so come by to Seattle Wine Outlet/Greenlake Wines and visit myself and the rest of our wonderful staff!
Ciao!
Erin
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