Did anyone else catch this opinion piece in today’s New York Times? http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/08/opinion/08millo.html?_r=1&th&emc=th
I think you may have to do the free registration thing to access it.
Quick summary: the EU will be voting on a measure that will change the standard for rosés by allowing them to be made from a blend of red and white wines. The reasoning seems to be that the EU believes that the proposal will address the glut of red and white wines in Europe by taking advantage of the popularity of rosé.
Why not make it with some white wine, and just call it Rose Blanc? ![[shrug.gif]](/uploads/db3686/original/2X/4/48636ebda2a440a43ad8d24c83be20ac20c53420.gif "shrug")
Ah finally going back to making it the way I imagined when I was six and knew nothing about wine.
When I first read about it, I admit it bothered me because i love good Rose (mostly from Grenache, Mourvedre and Pinot Noir) but in the end I don’t think I really care as long as the Rose tastes good.
For me, I look at Rose as something to have with spicy BBQ on a warm day or just to have a glass of wine on a warm day while sitting out in the sun or while cooking. And if a chardonnay/syrah blend is crisp, light, tasty and appropriately priced…we’ll drink it.
Will this have any bearing on Finger Lakes White Merlot?
I am sure John Z will post an angry rant on his video blog?