Red Rose White

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Roses made from white grapes are sometimes given skin contact from used red grapes for a light blush or blended with red wine for a deeper color. That practice was common in France in the early 20th century, until the gov't clamped down for quality reasons. A couple of WA vintners, buddies of mine, are experimenting with blushes made with skin contact from Syrah grapes in Sauv Blanc. It tastes like Sauv Blanc to me, kinds like ruby grapefruit juice still tastes like grapefruit juice. One guy here is actually ble3nding Syrah with Viognier. So far, it's only for fun, among friends. That stuff is KILLER. I hope he decides to bottle it. Anyway, a white grape CAN'T make a rose because the color comes from red skins.