With her scientific background, Clem explains why their English Pink rosé is the perfect match for a traditional Christmas turkey with cranberry sauce: “Basically, you need to look at the pH scale measure of acidity which ranges from 1 to 14 - the lower the pH, the higher the acidity. Cranberry sauce is acidic with a pH around the 3.5 mark, and our English Pink wine matches up to that with a pH of 3.30.
“Acidic foods can be tricky to pair with wines because the acidity can actually make the wine taste bitter, sour or flat. However, if you choose a wine with a high acidity, like our English Pink rosé, it provides a counterbalance to foods like cranberry sauce. A high acid wine also cuts through rich, fatty foods, refreshing your palette - making this wine the perfect pairing for decadent Christmas fare.”
British rosé brand Pink & Co has created a luxurious dry rosé wine, English Pink - the perfect accompaniment to the ubiquitous cranberry sauce served alongside your traditional turkey.
The reason Pink & Co’s rosé has a high acidity is because of the cooler grape growing climate found in England.
More information about English Pink:
Originating from vineyards in the South of England, English Pink is a vegan-friendly Provence-style rosé with a very pale pink colour and an alcohol volume of 12%. The tasting notes are; delicate strawberry fruit with a concentrated palate, lovely fresh acidity and great length.
Made in small batches from premium grape varieties such as Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir, the grapes are sourced according to the vintage conditions whilst maintaining a consistent colour and flavour profile every year.
Available on the Pink & Co website, English Pink rosé is priced at £22.95 per bottle, with a case of six available for £137.50.
To find out more, visit https://www.pinkandco.co.uk
To us, this sounds like an excellent wine for Christmas feasting and drinking.