Ch De Berne Romance

Ch De Berne Romance is a rosé listed under the Massachusetts appellation in the United States. The listing doesn't name the grapes, vintage, or alcohol level, so what follows describes how rosés are usually built and served, not a measured profile of this bottle. Dry rosés generally show red-berry fruit such as strawberry and raspberry, sometimes with a citrus-peel or melon edge. They have light to medium body, crisp acidity, almost no perceptible tannin, and little or no oak influence. Expect a short to medium, clean finish. If the label or back panel shows a sweeter style, the same serving advice holds, but pair it with spicier or saltier food to balance the sugar. Serve it well chilled, around 45 to 50°F (7 to 10°C). That is roughly three hours in the refrigerator, or 30 minutes in an ice bucket with water. Too cold and the fruit goes quiet. Too warm and the acidity can feel loose. It doesn't need decanting, so open it and pour. A standard white wine glass with a modest bowl works well, because it captures the aromatics without letting the wine warm quickly. Use a stemmed glass, or hold the bowl as little as you can. Rosés in this category are made to be drunk young, so plan on opening it soon, not cellaring it. For food, think of grilled shrimp, salads with goat cheese or tomatoes, charcuterie, sushi, fried chicken, and Mediterranean mezze. Lobster rolls and steamed clams are good local matches for a Massachusetts bottle.