Definition

Noun: - A type of wine that is pink in color, produced from red grapes. Its distinctive color is achieved by allowing the grape skins to remain in contact with the juice for only a short period during fermentation, after which they are removed.

Usage

• General Use: Refers to the category of pink wine.
  • We ordered a bottle of chilled rose wine to enjoy on the patio.
  • She prefers the light, fruity taste of rose wine over heavier reds.

Advanced Usage

• As a Modifier: Can describe other nouns related to this wine type.
  • The rose wine selection at this vineyard is excellent.
  • We attended a rose wine tasting event last weekend.

Variants and Related Words

• Rosé: The more common term for this type of wine, often used interchangeably with "rose wine." The accent (é) indicates the correct French pronunciation.
  • Let's try a French rosé this evening.
• Blush wine: A synonym, particularly common in American English, though sometimes implying a slightly sweeter style.
  • White Zinfandel is a popular blush wine.

Synonyms

• Pink wine: A simple, descriptive synonym.
• Rosé: The standard term.
• Blush wine: Especially for sweeter styles.

Noun

1. pinkish table wine from red grapes whose skins were removed after fermentation began