Part coffee table book, part textbook, I wanted to read Rosé Revolution after I received this teaser:
Rosé Revolution [Interlink Books, November 2024] is the ultimate coffee table book for wine lovers, celebrating the rise of rosé over the past 20 years. Written by wine enthusiasts Rasmus Emborg and Jens Honoré, it explores the stories of 13 top producers from around the world, taking readers behind the scenes of this wine phenomenon.
Rosé is no longer just a summer favorite; it’s now a staple for any occasion, with one in three bottles of wine sold in France being rosé! It’s a bridge between red and white, inclusive, and perfect for wine newbies and aficionados alike. Rosé Revolution dives into the passion, quality, and craftsmanship behind this booming category, showcasing the winemakers who made it happen.
With stunning photos and firsthand stories from producers who sparked the rosé revolution, this beautifully illustrated book is a must-have for any wine lover.
My Review
After reading the information above, and “about the authors” below I wondered, first and foremost who the 13 top producers are, as well as how Rosé wine became so popular. I’ve loved Rosé for everything between food pairing and patio dining. These are just some of the things I learned:
- Only two of the top Rosé wine producers are in the U.S. – and one is a German winemaker. So, you’ll have to read the book to find the top wineries – including sparkling Rosé – that hail from France, Spain, Italy, and Germany.
- The book is not just for “wine nerds” and from the start you learn a few wine terms (that you may or may not already know) to guide you on.
- Rosé was “the world’s first wine”…read the book to find out how so.
- Learn how Rosé wine is indeed in its revolution; we no longer covet White Zinfandel and the wine is no longer just thought of to be enjoyed by women.
- Provence, where Rosé began, continues to “set the standard for Rosés all over the world”.
- Our first chapter is on Marcel Ott, who bought Chateau de Selle in 1912 to make Rosé wine. But Ott’s goal was to elevate the Rosé wine that was popular, in that he put in new vines: Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault.
- There are three different ways to make Rosé wine, do you know them? Again, the book will explain the three types of production.
- In Bandol, France, Domaine Tempier is famous for making Rosé from Mourvedre grapes, as well as Grenache and Cinsault, by winemaker Daniel Ravier. Other employees are “bound by blood” to the winery. Read their chapter to learn all about them.
- Winemaker Sacha Lichine left Bordeaux for Provence to make the world’s bestselling Rosé for Chateau d’Esclans. You will learn about Lichine’s father, the phenomena that inspired Sacha and how Whispering Angels was named – among other things.
- In ten short years, from 2010 to 2020, Rosé production increased by 25%.
- Nine out of ten bottles produced in Provence are Rosé.
- Grenache is the most popular grape for making Rosé wine, followed by Cinsault and Syrah.
- German native Roman Roth makes Rosé for Wolffer Estate Vineyard – in Long Island. Wolffer’s chapter will take you on both a trip through history and Rosé winemaking.
- The photos alone will make you gasp, and I’ve taken to leaving the book open on the coffee table for guests to leaf through and leave open to which ever page struck them the most.
I’ve only shared a snippet on the first three producers from the Rosé Revolution, remember that there are 13 you can learn all about. And I’ve only shared the tip of the iceberg on the book’s entirety. You can fully immerse yourself when you pick up your own copy of this mouth-watering book.
About the Authors
Rasmus Emborg is a journalist who has worked in the media industry for 25 years. He is the author of Beer Brothers (2019) about twin beer brewers, Mikkel Borg-Bjergsø and Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergsø. He and his wife own a small vineyard in Provence. The grapes are mainly used for rosé wine, and the production takes place at a local cooperative.
Jens Honoré is a photographer who has worked in the advertising industry for 30 years. In 2018, he published A Place to Dream for SOS Children’s Villages, and in partnership with Jens Vilstrup, he published the book, Farewell to a Black/White World about the UN’s 2015 Sustainable Development Goals. He has also contributed to Building a Dream about LEGO owner Kjeld Kirks Kristiansen’s realization of LEGO House. In 2021, he published The Right to Food about homeless people’s relationship with food. Jens lives in New York, and as a wine enthusiast, has followed the trend of increasing enthusiasm for rosé wine, with great interest. Follow him on Instagram (@jenshonore).
Rosé Revolution by Rasmus Emborg and Jens Honoré
Interlink Books, an imprint of Interlink Publishing
Hardcover; November 19, 2024
ISBN: 978-1-62371-662-2
$45; 11.42 x 9.8; 304 pages
Eve Bushman has a Level Two Intermediate Certification from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET), a “certification in the first globally-recognized course” as an American Wine Specialist ® from the North American Sommelier Association (NASA), Level 1 Sake Award from WSET, was the subject of a 60-minute Wine Immersion video (over 16k views), authored “Wine Etiquette for Everyone” and has served as a judge for the Proof Awards, Cellarmasters, LA Wine Competition, Long Beach Grand Cru and the Global Wine Awards. You can email Eve@EveWine101.com to ask a question about wine or spirits.
