Red, White, or Rosé… It can be a tough decision

We’ve all been there: you’re enjoying a night out with friends at the local bar, and the drink menu arrives. You don’t drink cocktails, and you can’t stomach another beer, so your only choice is a glass of wine (or water, but seriously, water on a girls’ night out?). You glance at the menu and, like most drink menus in dive bars, the wine selection leaves much to be desired.

which is better Red, white or rose?You might find a Chardonnay that smells like your newly renovated oak floors and tastes like deep-fried butter, or a Pinot Grigio that smells and tastes like the paper menu you’re holding. The red selection might offer a Cabernet that smells like your uncle’s car and burns all the way down, or you could gamble on an extra fruity, bubblegum-like Malbec. OR, last but certainly not least, you could try the Rosé.

When I find myself in this situation (which, thankfully, isn’t too often, but it happens enough), I always pick the Rosé. Why, you ask? Most Rosés will flaunt flavors of citrus and melon fruits, and even the worst Rosés usually have some hint of acidity. For the most part, rosé wine is approachable and affordable… AND they’re a pretty pink color! Rosé doesn’t come with the dilemma of choosing a good vintage (like red or white wines); with Rosé, it’s all about drinking it NOW!

So, the next time you’re faced with this daunting decision, take my advice and go for the Rosé.

P.S. There’s more out there than Miraval or Listel—and it’s not just Provence that can produce a quaffable wine. You’re in luck if you find any of these listed on the menu at your next dive bar: La Vieille Ferme, Cupcake Rosé, Josh Rosé, Dark Horse. DRINK UP!

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