Hurray For Rosé, Don’t Skimp On The Shrimp

Rosé wine has been a staple in French wine production for generations, with origins along the Mediterranean coast. Rosé wines have now also become a mainstream category produced in every major wine producing nation. This includes Canada’s Niagara Peninsula with Henry of Pelham winery’s VQA Rosé a leader. Vibrant pink, aromas of cherry and berry fruits segue into light notes of rose petals. Refreshingly dry, the finish is pleasant with a long, lingering finish. Serve well chilled. Pairings? Think shrimp. Rosé’s hues of pink definitely make every day life more colourful and that translates to sexy summer sipping at a location of your choice – on the patio, by the pool, by the campfire, at the cottage or on the deck. If it’s the perfect colour combination you want, enjoy it with those unthawed frozen shrimp rings most supermarkets carry. They’ve got pink tails and pinkish skins. Dip them in a little cocktail sauce, take a sip of rosé and you’ve got a marriage made in the mouth.     

Henry of Pelham Family Estate Classic Rosé VQA, LCBO #613471, $15.95.