Thanksgiving is almost here and you’ll need to select wines that complement without overpowering the homey American cuisine. Rosé ... may be the perfect wine for this enjoyable holiday.

In France, the world’s leading producer of rosé wine, sales are up thanks to increases in both consumption and price.

Pick up any wine magazine or read just about any wine column that has been published in the last few months and without a doubt, there will be an article about rosé wines. It’s the fantastic rosé craze.

Chateau Routas Rouvière Rosé is the quintessential, estate-produced rosé, that is extremely versatile to match.

During the cooler months, rosés are all but forgotten, but summer is another story. In lots of countries, drinking rosé is a warm-weather ritual.

"A nice dry, fresh rosé is all I want when the weather starts to get warmer."

The three-city tour of the Provence in the City wine event presented an array of rosé vintages from Provencal vintners that challenged stale notions and shook the palate awake.

Rose wines are becoming ever more popular, and that's why 18 of the 650 wine producers in Provence, France, came to Boston last week to show off their best roses.

Like many Americans, I have never been convinced that rosé is a “real” wine. I thought of it as a fun beverage that is really only suited for the beach or summer gatherings on the patio. Lucky for me, the Provencal tasting last Wednesday shattered my stereotypes.

The rosé wines of Provence are being taken more seriously as the popularity of very good rosés soars.

Watch out for the pink tide -- rosés are edging into the mainstream.

The last rays of the summer sun can be captured in a glass of the 2008 Chateau de Pourcieux Rosé.

The Provence Wine Council has created an impressive website, which not only promotes the brands, but also lets readers search for key wineries and appellations, play with an interactive map, and learn all about rosé wines.

I have a confession to make. I love rosé.

Provence is up in arms against a pending rule change that would allow rose wine to be made by simply blending white wine with red.

Most French winemakers oppose European Union plans to relax strict rules governing the making of rosé wines.

In addition to roses this Mother’s Day, how about presenting Mom with a beautiful glass of rosé with the special meal you make for her?

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I always love to surprise my guests with rosé wines.