Pick of the Vine: Rediscover white wine

Pick of the Vine: Rediscover white wine

TIM DWIGHT | FOR FLORIDA TODAY | May 14, 2009
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Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rose 2008 is this week's selection for Pick of the Vine.

Temperatures have certainly heated up locally, a fact which is bound to alter our dining patterns. A little less pasta and cream, a little more fish and chicken, and what better place than out on the grill. Even red meat dishes stand a good chance of moving outdoors, and the wine to match. Well, it's a great time to rediscover white wines.

Can't quite fathom chardonnay with burgers and barbecue, but still longing for something you can chill down? Think pink. Technically, you're still drinking a red wine of course (with the skins removed before fementation), and in the case of the Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rose, a wine that'll pare well with all sorts of cuisine.

The Mulderbosch winery comes from Stellenbosch in South Africa, and these folks know a bit about which wines to enjoy with warm weather food. All New World styling at 13.5 percent alcohol, this rose first grabs attention with its deep rose petal coloring. Floral and spicy on the nose, the cabernet begins to assert itself in the body and depth of the texture. Cranberry, cassis and cherry flavors have been fermented dry, and the residual sugar in this wine is minimal.

Imported by Cape Classic Imports, and distributed locally through Opici Wine Company. Local retail will be about $10 to $11.