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Rosé wines have a bad rap. The reason? Most consumers think of sickeningly sweet white Zinfandel and “blush” wines. While such wines do offer an opportunity to notice “hints of Kool-Aid with a strong dose strawberry jolly rancher,” they’re pretty bad.
True Rosés, though, can be wonderful. They’re generally bone dry or slightly off-dry, and they’re the perfect accompaniment to summer.
Tonight at Schneider’s (300 Massachusetts Ave NE), they’ll be opening up four Rosés. Two are from Spain — a QUO Grenache ($9.99) and a Vina Salamanica Tempranillo/Rufete ($7.99) — and two from France — a Cuvee de Pena ($9.99) and a Domaine du Donjon Rose ($14.99).