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Rosé ou Orange? Mieux comprendre les vins de teinte claire – et le bon verre pour les savourer

Rosé or Orange? Understanding the Differences and Choosing the Perfect Glass

As the warmer days settle in, the craving for a refreshing glass of wine naturally returns. Rosé wines, true essentials for sunny terraces and summer evenings, make a strong comeback every spring. But how well do we really understand these delicately colored wines? And what about orange wines — often confused with rosés, yet entirely different in character? The different types of rosé wines Contrary to popular belief, rosé wines are not simply a blend of red and white wine (a practice that is actually prohibited in most wine-growing regions). Here are the main methods of producing rosé: Direct pressing: This method is the most common and involves pressing grapes from black-skinned, white-juice grape varieties, then quickly separating the juice from the solids, giving it an abundance of fruit and freshness. Its color will be determined by the grape variety and the length of pressing. It is perfect for aperitifs and spring and summer celebrations. Saignée: One of the oldest winemaking techniques, famously used in wines like Clairet from Downtown Abbey. Pale-skinned grape varieties like Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir are left to macerate with their skins just long enough to achieve balance in both color and roundness. These rosés are more gastronomic in style, pairing beautifully with seafood and spicy dishes. Popular appellations: Provence (France): Light, dry, and very pale — often made with Grenache, Cinsault, or Syrah. Tavel (Rhône Valley, France): A deeper, food-friendly rosé, bordering on a light red. Made from up to nine permitted grapes, primarily Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Cinsault. Pairs well with spicy, colorful, or exotic dishes. Rosato (Italy): Typically fruitier or more structured, depending on the region. Rosé wine vs. orange wine: Don't Be Folled by the Color While their colors may sometimes look similar, rosé and orange wines come from completely different winemaking processes: Rosé wine is made from red grapes, but vinified like a white wine — with little skin contact. Orange wine, on the other hand, is made from white grapes, vinified like a red — meaning prolonged skin contact during fermentation. The result? Tannic, structured wines with flavors of dried orange peel, nuts, or warm spices. Despite their copper or amber hue, their texture and grip are more like a red wine than a rosé. In summary: 🔴 Rosé = red grapes, little maceration. 🟠 Orange = white grapes, long maceration. The perfect glass for rosé wines To truly enjoy a rosé at its best, it’s important to choose the right glass. A slightly flared white wine glass works beautifully, as it: Maintains the wine’s refreshing temperature. Helps release delicate aromas like strawberry, peach, and white flowers. Accentuates the wine’s lightness, fruitiness, and crisp acidity. 🔍 Our recommendations : Zalto glass (above) The Riedel Veloce Rosé or Italesse Vertical Wine Glass are excellent choices. Their finesse and shape allow for a beautiful expression of aromas while maintaining an ideal temperature. And for orange wines, which glass should you choose? Orange wines, often more tannic and complex than rosés, deserve a glass that reflects their unique structure. It's recommended to use a tulip-shaped or balloon-shaped red wine glass, slightly wider than one used for white or rosé wine. This allows for: Better aeration, essential to release the sometimes oxidative or spicy aromas of orange wines. To temper their slight astringency and highlight their aromatic richness. To appreciate their more structured body, sometimes comparable to a light red wine. 🔍 Our recommendations: A glass like Sydonios' Subtil (above) or a Riedel Veritas Syrah (Old World) or Riedel Vinum's Pinot Noir (New World) allows orange wines to express themselves fully, whether it's a Catalan Macabeu, a Georgian Skin-Contact or a Friuli Pinot Gris. And what about pink champagnes? Rosé champagnes deserve a special mention in the world of rosé wine. Produced in the Champagne region, they combine finesse, effervescence, and complexity. There are two main methods for producing rosé champagne: Blending : The most common method, which involves adding a small amount of red Champagne wine (often Pinot Noir or Meunier) to a white base wine before the second fermentation in the bottle. Maceration (or “bleeding”): Less widespread, this method involves a short maceration of black grapes to extract color and aromas, as for a still rosé wine. Rosé champagnes often offer aromas of red fruits, brioche, and sometimes dried flowers. They are perfect as an aperitif, but can also accompany a full meal—particularly dishes made with salmon, duck, or even certain red fruit desserts. 🔍 Our recommendations : Spiegelau's Definition of Champagne Glass (above) , Gabriel-Glas StandArt , Riedel Superleggero Champagne Glass are excellent choices to enhance a rosé champagne, whether as an aperitif or at the table.

by Sophie Henault on May 21 2025

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Everything you need to know about wine and spirit carafes

What does a carafe do? Do all carafes serve the same purpose? Which carafe is best suited to my favorite wines? These are all questions that come to mind when we think about buying a carafe. They are also questions that our sales consultants at Vinum often hear, which is why the Vinum team has decided to dedicate this post to carafes of all kinds. They can be small or large, round or square, made of crystal or glass, and even take on shapes as original as a work of art. First of all, it is important to know that there are several types of carafes, all of which have a very specific function. The first type of carafe is used to oxidize the wine, whether it is a white or red wine, while the second is rather used for decanting, i.e. the separation of sediments deposited at the bottom of a bottle of older wine. Finally, you also have spirit carafes. The decanter: a type of carafe used to serve an older wine The decanter is useful when opening bottles of old wine. Unlike other types of carafes, the decanter is not used to oxygenate a wine, but rather to remove sediment that has formed in the bottle throughout its aging process. Decanting is only done shortly before serving an old wine, as the purpose is not to aerate it. On the contrary, care must be taken not to over-oxygenate this type of wine, as it will evolve rapidly once opened. Prolonged exposure to air can even damage its aromas. Use with caution! The decanter has a "duck" shape, which makes it easier to use because it is naturally tilted. Purists will place their bottle in front of a light source (candle), which will allow them to see the deposits in the shoulder of the bottle more easily. This will help them avoid pouring deposits into the decanter. Discover our wide range of wine and spirit carafes The carafe used to aerate wine The carafe used to aerate wine is available in different styles. Each wine glass company generally has its own line of carafes, sometimes going so far as to create one carafe per collection in order to maintain a similar aesthetic. However, regardless of style, all of these carafes serve the same purpose: to eliminate reduction aromas, to soften tannins (in the case of red wines), to release sulphur odours and volatile acidity, in short, to "open" the wine and prepare it for consumption. Often used when opening young wines, the carafe will allow the wine to let out its real aromas and the best version of its structure. Aeration is done in three key stages. Pour the wine into the carafe. You want to pour by aiming at the inside wall of the carafe, because the wine must be in contact with the air as much as possible while transferring. Allow the wine to aerate for about 30 minutes. The waiting time varies according to the surface area of the carafe. The larger the carafe, the shorter the waiting time. Pour the wine into a glass. Again, when pouring wine into the glass, you want to aim for the side of the glass for complete aeration. Reading step 2, one might think that the best carafe will be the biggest, with a larger aeration surface. However, you also have to think about the practical side of your carafe. It is important to be comfortable with the one you use. You should pick it up, handle it and test it before you buy it. You also need to think about cleaning and storing it, as well as where it will be placed on the table. A smaller carafe can be much more convenient to handle if you're not used to manipulating glassware or if you have smaller hands. A small carafe will also be easier to store in cupboards or place on the table without cluttering up the guests. An extra 5 minutes of waiting time will compensate for the smaller ventilation surface. The white wine carafe A white wine carafe has the same role as a normal carafe, and one can often substitute the other. The big difference is that a carafe for white wine will have features that allow temperature management. Indeed, in order not to let the wine warm up throughout the meal, we have to think about keeping it fresh. Some white wine carafes will therefore have a cooling rod in the center, while others will be in two parts, allowing the addition of ice cubes in one of the parts. Others will simply be taller so that they are wide enough to fit in an ice bucket. This is often what restaurateurs prefer. The raw material of the carafe Carafes have different qualities depending on their raw material. This will not affect the aeration of the wine itself, as the principle of the process remains the same. On the other hand, the finesse of a mouth-blown crystal will reflect the colours of the wine much more elegantly than a glass carafe will. The glass carafe, however, will be much stronger, which makes it a good option for clumsier users. In between those two materials is lead glass, which is clear and pure while being more solid than crystal. We often turn to this material for an affordable and solid carafe with a pleasant texture and transparency. The spirit carafe Since the introduction of TV shows such as "Mad Man", there has been a resurgence in the demand for spirit carafes. These are a wonderful tool for serving spirits, especially whisky. Often clear and lightly chiselled, they give the connoisseur a better view of the colour of the spirit. However, they are not recommended for long-term storage, as the spirit will tend to fade when kept for several weeks in a carafe. As you do not want to aerate a spirit, the carafe remains a serving tool and will not have a short-term impact on the drink. Wine and spirit carafes, much more than simple jugs No matter what your intentions are, remember that it is relevant for anyone to use a carafe, whether you are an expert or a novice. Don't forget that it's always a good idea to purchase certain tools along with your carafe for its maintenance. For drying, you need a carafe dryer. As for cleaning, you have several options: cleaning beads, a magnetic brush, a regular brush, etc. If you wish to buy or offer someone a carafe, you can find the one you need on our site. Don't hesitate to visit one of our shops for expert advice! shop now

by MLBW MLBW on Jul 09 2019

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How to buy the best wine cooler: the complete buying guide

Are you a wine lover looking for a way to store your collection of bottles? If so, you may be wondering if buying a wine fridge is worth the investment. From wine cellars to wine coolers and wine cabinets, find out the key elements to consider before making your purchase in this guide. To choose the best wine fridge for you, start by asking yourself these three questions: How long do you want to keep and/or age your bottles? How many bottles do you plan to keep in general? How much space is available in your home for your new wine fridge? Why should you buy a wine cellar? If you're wondering which is the best wine cellar, it's probably because you want one for your home. Before we go any further in this buying guide, we'd like to go back over what a wine cellar is to make sure we're talking about the same thing. A wine cellar is a space that enables you to store your bottles of wine for several years, maintaining the conditions necessary for proper aging of the wine : temperature, hygrometry, ventilation, darkness and vibrations. This can be an entire room or a single piece of furniture. Very popular these days, the range of wine cellars on offer is enormous, and it can be difficult to find the best one for your needs. So it's important to ask yourself why you want to buy a wine cellar. Do you want to keep your bottles at a certain temperature before serving them? Do you want to keep a few bottles or a large collection? Or would you like to add value to your home with a made-to-measure wine cellar? This guide is designed to help you answer these questions, so you can make the right choice. But to go any further, you need to understand the difference between a wine cellar and a wine cooler. What's the difference between a wine cellar and a wine cooler? The use of a wine cellar and a wine cooler is completely different. If you tend to buy bottles and consume them quickly, then you'd be better off buying a wine cooler. This device will maintain the perfect temperature for drinking your bottle, but it won't influence the other factors that influence the long-term preservation of wine. So, if you like to collect beautiful bottles from different vineyards and release them in the years to come, then the wine cooler is for you! Choose a wine fridge based on aging or storage time The first consideration is how long you want to keep or age your bottles. If you are looking for a cooling space for serving white wine, getting a wine cooler can be a great solution. However, it is not recommended to store bottles beyond one year in a cooler, since it is only designed to chill your bottles. For short or long-term storage, a wine cellar is a better alternative! The term wine cabinet refers to household appliances designed to preserve wine. A wine cellar is rather a space designed specifically for aging wine. This aging space can be fitted with bottle racks and a cooling unit to become a custom wine cellar. In this guide, we will focus on wine cabinets and fridges. You will find different qualities of wine cabinets on the Canadian market, for different types of wine preservation. Shop our wine cabinets For short or medium-term preservation A mid-range wine cabinet will offer a good preservation in the short or medium term (about 5 years). Its compressor will stabilize the humidity level and maintain a constant and optimal temperature for proper preservation of the bottles. They are often more affordable than high-end wine cabinets. They can be practical for beginners or for those who are not looking for long term aging. 48 bottle wine cabinet, 1 zoneCabinet dimensions:21.65 x 22.44 x 33.46 inches (W x D x H) For long-term aging A high-end wine cabinet, on the other hand, is designed for long-term aging of wine. The quality of materials and insulation, combined with high quality cooling technology, make these wine fridges the closest thing to a true professional wine cellar. 141 bottle wine cabinet, 1 zoneCabinet dimensions:27.36 x 26.77 x 58.23 inches (W x D x H) 5 factors that help wine age well High-end wine cellars should meet these 5 requirements in order to properly age the bottles: LIGHT is filtered by the models that have a full door or that have windows which are anti-UV treated. It is indeed the UV rays that have a negative influence on the conservation of the wine. TEMPERATURE is stabilised between 10 °C and 14 °C, which is ideal for optimal conservation. Too much temperature range, rapid variations or extreme drops or spikes in temperature can hurt the wine. However, a slight fluctuation (a few degrees) with the change of seasons is normal and even desirable. HYGROMETRY (or humidity) is not only stabilized in order to reduce variations, but will also be optimal between 55 and 80%. This corresponds to the ideal humidity level. It is because of its intimate link with the cork that hygrometry is of the utmost importance, as the cork stopper is both a tight barrier for the liquid and a tool for letting the wine breathe in interaction with its environment. Indeed, if the environment is too dry, the cork may get damaged which can lead to a rapid deterioration of the wine. VIBRATIONS due to the movement of the compressor will be less noticeable with good quality compressors. These slower and more balanced compressors, often detached from the chest of the cabinet, allow residual vibrations to be reduced to a minimum. THE POSITION OF THE BOTTLE must be horizontal, which is generally the case in all cabinets, as we want to lock in the moisture of the cork to ensure that it is watertight. High-end wine cabinets are therefore the absolute best solution for long-term storage of bottles. Of course, a high-end wine cabinet will cost you more because of the sophisticated technology involved. The number of bottles of wine you want to store Once you know what type of wine fridge is best for your needs, you only need to think about the number of bottles you want to keep in your wine fridge, either on a rotating basis or for longer term storage. Castel wine cabinet, 3 zonesDimensions: 72 in. Manoir wine cabinet, 1 zoneDimensions: 58 in. Loft Vintage wine cabinet, 1 zoneDimensions: 38 in. Wine fridges are available in a wide variety of sizes and styles to suit your taste. They can be finished in wood or stainless steel, in a variety of colors and with glass, framed or solid doors. Their capacity varies from 16-18 bottles to 250 bottles. They are sometimes offered in two zones (one is colder for white wine service) and very rarely in three (white wine service, red wine service and long term storage). In general, if you have more than 200 bottles of wine to keep, you should consider installing a wine cellar directly in your home. This option is more worthwhile in terms of the amount of money to be invested and provides a better preservation of your beloved bottles of wine. Available space and dimensions of the wine fridge When buying a wine fridge, especially if it is a large one, you should always consider the space you have to be sure that the dimensions match. It is also important to think about the style of the wine fridge since some are designed to be built-in and others are not. Whether you've purchased a mid-range or high-end wine cabinet, you should always check this information. In general, long-term storage units are more often offered in a non-recessed format, which means that they require a certain amount of clearance on each side of the unit for optimal compressor operation. Need help finding the best wine cellar? Contact Vinum Design Montreal wine store, Vinum Design has specialized since 1992 in the sale of wine accessories, wine cellars, wine cellars and wine glasses. If you're interested in purchasing a new wine cellar, don't hesitate to contact us. We'll be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we hope this guide will help you find the product you're looking for! Enjoy your wine tasting! Shop now

by MLBW MLBW on Apr 29 2024