Ah, the merry month of May is upon us, with outdoor events and more reasons for parties than you can shake a swizzle stick at. Unique to us in Delaware, our Point-to-Point is one of the year’s most celebrated events. There’s the Kentucky Derby (Run for the Roses!), Mother’s Day, weddings, graduations, communions… the list goes on. Wine is not only a great gift to bring to these events, but should be an essential part of any celebration… and what better wine this month than rosé?
May is typically the release date for last year’s vintage of rosé. The typical fruitiness of this pink apparition will appeal to the white wine drinker, yet the depth of flavor will satisfy the red wine drinker looking for a fresh, chilled cocktail. Rosé is a versatile wine in food pairing, great with appetizers, pasta, fish and grilled meat. Though many people believe rosé is sweet, this wine style runs the gamut from juicy strawberry all the way to bone-dry melon. A few of my favorites, listed from fruitiest to driest:
Go ahead and try a rosé this month, especially if you aren’t familiar with the style. You’ll be pleasantly surprised. And if you don’t have enough reasons to drink this month, here are a few more for you (who knew?):
National Bike Month. 52nd Annual Celebration of Bicycling www.bikemonth.com
Women’s Health Care Month. www.4women.gov/whw/
National Salsa Month www.pacefoods.com
National Salad Month www.dressings-sauces.org
National Sweet Vidalia Onion Month www.vidaliaonion.org
National Egg Month www.aeb.org
National Vinegar Month www.versatilevinegar.org
Photo Month www.takegreatpictures.com
National Tennis Month www.tennismonth.com