Annas Secret Rose

Annas Secret Rose is a rosé from Massachusetts, bottled in the United States. The listing doesn't name the grape or blend, the vintage, the alcohol level or the winemaking method. The notes below describe what dry-to-off-dry rosés usually offer and are not measured specifics for this bottle. Expect a pale pink to salmon color and red-berry fruit such as strawberry or raspberry, with a citrus or melon note. Rosés are typically light to medium in body with little or no tannin. Acidity is usually brisk, and oak influence is rare in the style. That brightness is the main reason rosé suits warm weather and food. Serve it well chilled, around 45 to 50°F (7 to 10°C), which is about two to three hours in a refrigerator or thirty minutes in an ice bucket. Colder than that mutes the fruit, and a glass left in warm air loses its freshness within minutes. No decanting is needed. A standard white-wine glass with a modest bowl keeps the aromas focused. A tulip-shaped glass works equally well if you prefer to concentrate the fruit. At the table, rosé of this kind tends to handle a wide range of dishes. Good matches include grilled shrimp, salads with goat cheese or fresh herbs, charcuterie, tomato-based pasta, and lighter barbecue such as chicken or sausages. It also works with sushi and with mildly spiced dishes, where the chill and acidity calm the heat. Cured meats and salty cheeses are another natural fit. Treat this as a drink-now bottle. Most rosés are made for freshness in the first year or two after release, and they are not meant for cellaring. Store it cool and out of direct light, and finish an opened bottle within a day or two, sealed and refrigerated, for the best fruit character.