Brosé or Rosé? Last weekend, I threw a “Brosé All Day” party that combined a blind rosé tasting and college football – hence the Brosé…though, men love rosé and don’t let them deny it!!! Although I enjoy rosé more frequently in the summer, I really do drink the fabulous pink wine all year round. I thought it would be a fun idea to do a tasting and get people together! Adult themed parties are just too fun!
I have a few favorites and wanted to share them with others! I am a huge wine gal & took a wines course in college + my dad is a major wine “connoisseur.” Chris and I drink rosé that ranges from $5 to $30 – they are all so delicious!
I was curious to see if people would favor cheaper wines or would more expensive wines that sell out internationally, win?! One of my favorite wines is $5ish dollars (ranges depending on where you buy it) and I prefer it to the #1 selling rosé in the world!
One of my goals with this party was that I could show people, you don’t need to buy the most expensive bottle or the one all the celebs drink – you can, of course, save those for different occasions, but on a day to day basis, cheaper options are just as fabulous!! Link to the “Rose All Day Balloon” banner – here!
Rosé Results
So, the RESULTS. The whole reason you’re here.
We had five wines total, all ranging from $5 to $21, which is pretty standard for daily sipping.
We served:
La Vielle Ferme ($5 – $7)
Whispering Angel ($19 – $21)
Dune Gris de Gris ($9 – $10)
Cote des Roses ($12 – $15)
Miraval ($20 – $22)
I covered the wine bottles in wine bags so people were not able to see the labels. I poured the test cups in the stove area and then served them around the kitchen island. We thought it would be a good idea to do a bracket type of competition in the spirit of college football. I definitely would pour lesser amounts or stagger the rounds because it was too much wine too quickly. If you are going to host a bracket type of tasting, I would definitely take note!
The winners of the Rosé tasting (click to shop) –
Notes: Whispering Angel is the #1 seller internationally! I was shocked it placed almost last. Also, I cannot believe Cote des Roses received the last place. It was not as cold as the others so that is why I think it performed poorly…it is a wonderful rosé!! All of the options are great and you simply cannot go wrong with any of them. Miraval has always been my favorite and it is an easy drinking rosé…it is like and refreshing (Brad + Angie’s wine).
Once the tasting portion of the day was complete, we transitioned to the football games and I heated up Buffalo chicken dip and brought out more food! When you host your own wine tasting, definitely cook lots of food! It helps to cleanse the palette and it brings out different notes in the wine. Plus, food is just delicious and guests should never go hungry at an event #hospitalitymajor !!
Shop the adorable “Rose All Day” napkins – here!
If you have any questions about hosting your own rosé tasting party, feel free to leave a comment and I’ll get back to you!! After this, I’d love to do a blind champagne tasting and try all different types of wine!! Shop other rosé wines – here!
Sounds like so much fun! Can I come to your next one? 🙂
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