If you’re a fan of sweeter moscato wines, chances are you would love blush wines. Many times, blush wine conjures up the image of Sutter Home White Zinfandel, but there is so much more to blush kosher wine than meets the eye. Here is a little more about this often misunderstood wine category.

Blush wines are more commonly known as Rosé, a French term for pink. Rosés range from slightly sweet to dry with fruity aromas. They tend to be more complex than the average White Zinfandel and in some cases offer more body. They have a lively acidity which makes them great with food pairings. A huge difference in a Rosé and other wines, is that they don’t age well. This is because the wines don’t come in contact with the grape’s skin for long periods of time, so the aging structure isn’t built as strongly as it is in other kosher wines.

Blush wine is more of a style than a varietal. This open-ended label leaves rooms for tons of different concoctions, with the most notable being Syrah and Rosado. Many wine makers have been successful making Rosé from varietals such as Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Syrah, Grenache, and Cabernet.