Rose has seen a huge boom in sales over the last twenty-five years. Popular particularly with younger drinkers, its move into the spotlight seems to be part of a fashion for all things pink. The wines are often thought of as fresh and undemanding but while for many that is part of their appeal, here Master of Wine Elizabeth Gabay reveals the other side of rose, discovering wines (some unavailable beyond the winery steps) that are every bit as complex and intriguing as their red and white cellar mates.

After taking us through the history of rose and discussing varieties and winemaking methods, Gabay turns her attention to the regions where rose is made, first introducing us to historic wines such as Tavel, Cigales and Rose d'Anjou. She next journeys to the heart of the revolution, Provence. The region's pale-hued wines have become the height of fashion, with wineries owned by Hollywood stars and wines such as Garrus commanding premium prices. Unsurprisingly this has led to much emulation, but as Gabay continues her global rose investigations she discovers that pale is not the only interesting form of rose.

Indeed, one challenge for rose producers is persuading drinkers to look beyond the colour, for as Rose demonstrates these wines come in a huge variety of styles. From traditional clairet roses made using the saignee method to vins gris, natural wines and experimental styles, produced as far afield as British Columbia and Marlborough, California and Crimea, Gabay has tried (nearly) all of them. The result is a detailed yet conversational book that will provoke discussion among those in the industry, wine aficionados and students.

About the Author

Elizabeth Gabay MW has been in the wine trade since 1986. She has written about and lectured on rose wines extensively, and has judged at Decanter's annual World Wine Awards as well as at many other competitions, including the Mondial de Rose, the Guide de Vins de Provence and for magazine panel tastings for Decanter and Drinks Business.

Reviews
How is a wine drinker supposed to navigate the world of rose? A good start is Rose: Understanding the pink wine revolution by Elizabeth Gabay MW. This comprehensive study of rose will open your eyes - and your palate - to the infinite variety and pleasure of rose. - Mike Veseth, The Wine Economist
With details of top rose producers and their wines, this is an ideal book to start exploring this rapidly growing, and quite delicious, wine sector. - Christine Austin, The Yorkshire Post
The great success of rose and the greatest challenge faced by rose is primarily one of image. In this rigorously researched study, Gabay takes that image apart, examines the wine underneath, and gives back something altogether more consequential. - Tamlyn Currin, jancisrobinson.com



Book Information
ISBN 9781913141707
Author Elizabeth Gabay
Format Paperback
Page Count 334
Imprint ACADEMIE DU VIN LIBRARY LIMITED
Publisher ACADEMIE DU VIN LIBRARY LIMITED
Weight(grams) 536g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 156mm * 21mm