Spring has sprung, so think pink and head to Taylorwood to try rose wines from BC on Thursday 4:30-6:30. Life's way too short to limit your wine buying to only two colours.
Don't be scared off. There are some good roses out there, and they aren't all the sicky sweet white zinfandels known in some circles as cougar juice. Some roses, especially those from places like the South of France are quite dry. There's such a range of roses available (try a goverment store for a selection that includes the Old World) that it's worthwhile to pick up 3 or 4 different styles and compare/contrast them with a bunch of friends. It makes for a perfect girls' night.
Guys, if you think you're never going to buy a pink wine, let me ask you this: Do you ever get Thai take-out? Yes? I thought so. I just picked up the Jackson Triggs Cab Franc Rose, and I expect it to be a great pairing. How about this: Do you know any girls who might appreciate a bottle of rose as a gift? I rest my case.
An especially interesting one to try that is just hitting the BC Market in June or July is Oyster Bay's Merlot Rose for $18. I wasn't overwhelmed by the standard berry flavours when I tried it, and instead tasted tomato! Well, I guess that's a fruit, so why not? It's a great example of the range of roses available.
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