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Is Rose Wine Sweet? (Rosé Wine Sweetness Chart)
Is Rose wine sweet? The truth is, that depends. Rosé wine can be sweet or dry depending on the production method used. With the wide variation of styles and methods, finding the perfect dry or sweet pink wine for your fancy meal is a piece of cake. Learn about the range of options for making Rosé wine with our grape selection chart.
Rosé wine is as equally misunderstood as it is popular. We’ve seen plenty of charts breaking down the nuances in notes,…
15 Delicious Gewürztraminer Food Pairings
Gewürztraminer pairings are perfect for summer salads to holiday feasts that work year round. This alluringly aromatic white wine can be sweet or dry, and offers something for white and red wine drinkers alike to enjoy. Best yet, from brunch to dinner to dessert, you can always find a great Gewürztraminer pairing.
This is not to say that everything pairs well with Gewürztraminer. Dry Gewürztraminer wine is actually quite complex. With strong exotic aromas of lychee and rose petals,…
Gewürztraminer vs Riesling: A Complete Comparison
There is so much more to the world of white wine than a dry Chardonnay or a grassy Sauv Blanc. And many delectable white wines can turn even the most dedicated red wine drinkers away from the dark side. Especially those white wines that are complex, delightful, and pull their weight against heavy meat dishes, spicy curries, and sweet desserts.
In this example, we’re talking about Gewürztraminer and Riesling.
Or rather,…
Gewürztraminer Wine: An Unexpected White Wine You Need to Try
The white wine, Gewürztraminer, may be difficult to pronounce, but it’s incredibly easy to drink.
Gewürztraminer, pronounced “ga-VERTZ-trah-mee-ner,” could most assuredly be identified in a blind taste test before anyone even took a sip. A truly sensual experience, Gewürztraminer is a white wine that makes itself known with unignorable, bold, tropical aromas.
While Gewürztraminer might be identifiable on first sniff, many people have never heard of it. This is a shame,…
Is White Zinfandel Sweet? How to Find the Right White Zin for You
You may be surprised to learn that White Zinfandel is an incredibly diverse varietal. This charming pink wine can be anywhere from remarkably sweet to refreshingly dry. In fact, some White Zinfandel wines can even be a trendy rosé replacement for your champagne toast!
Many wine drinkers have turned up their noses at White Zinfandel over the years.
But is that attitude really deserved? We believe not (and we think you’ll agree!).…
Not Your Mother’s Wine: 3 Reasons You’ll Love Dry Rosé Wine
Wine shops used to be divided neatly into a red wine section and a white wine section. It used to be that rosé wine was a niche, mostly sweet category reserved for ladies who might have grown tired of domestic Chardonnay.
Oh, how the tables have turned!
Now, it seems like every celebrity and pop culture icon is releasing a trendy rosé, and every liquor store, wine shop, and even grocery store features a shelf full of pink wine.…
The 6 Best Wines for Thanksgiving Dinner (2020)
The holiday season is here! We’re sure you’ve got a fabulous Thanksgiving dinner planned and, whether you’re gathering in person or over Zoom, we want your holiday meal to be a smashing success.
Here at Halleck Vineyard, any festive gathering wouldn’t be complete without one of our top Thanksgiving wines.
Whether you want to try a new wine during Friendsgiving, impress your in-laws, or show the family your expert pairing skills, nothing brings loved ones together like sharing a delicious wine.…
A Guide to White Zinfandel Wine: History, Tasting Notes, and Pairing Tips
White Zinfandel wine is a very versatile drink that often gets overlooked by both casual and more experienced wine drinkers due to its former reputation as a cheap, sickly sweet drink.
But the White Zinfandels of today are NOT your mother’s White Zinfandels. In fact, many are sophisticated, dry, and downright delectable. They are a great choice for a weekend brunch, but work equally as well with a
