Summer's Best Rosés - 15 Rosés Wines To Drink Now

It’s the season to drink pink. On a warm summer day, a chilled glass of rosé is often the drink of choice for even the most discerning wine drinker. Perfect for those blue skies and dreamy summer sunsets. Nothing is more appealing, elegant and sexy than sipping Rosé All Day.

The wine shops are lined with shelves upon shelves of rosés, and this list is all you need to fill your cart with the best of the best. These spectacular rosés are dry, crisp, bright, and fresh. They leave you thinking, that this is what summer sipping is all about.

MacRostie Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Rosé. 2019 (SRP $28)

A completely dry rosé, the only perception of sweetness is from this wine’s alluring peach, tangerine and ripe strawberry aromas. In the glass, it has an inviting pale pink color that hints at its delicate aromas and flavors. The strawberry and peach notes are echoed on the palate, alongside hints of tangerine and watermelon, all of which are underscored by a beam of acidity that carries the wine to a long, soft finish. Crisp and refreshing, this is the perfect wine to enjoy while sitting outside in the sun on a beautiful day.

Balverne Rosé of Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2019 (SRP $24)

This delicate wine offers aromatics reminiscent of watermelon, orange rind, and morning roses. Fruity on the palate, the crisp acidity balances flavors of strawberries, guava, and white peach. Try this Rosé with a fresh goat cheese salad, seafood, or lightly grilled summer fruit. Be careful, though . . . it’s so refreshing that on a hot day you’ll be reaching for that second bottle in no time!

McIntyre Santa Lucia Highlands Rosé of Pinot Noir 2018 (SRP $24)

This Rosé is sure to please any occasion, food or mood that may occur. While it is never easy to compensate for Mother Nature’s vicissitudes, this wine was undoubtedly enhanced by the work we did in the vineyard. The vines for this Rosé are now 47 years old, own-rooted and grown on a Lyre trellis system. The crop was thinned to encourage even ripening and more concentrated fruit flavors. North/south row orientation ensured even sun exposure from dawn to sunset.

Ehlers Estate Sylviane Napa Valley Rosé 2019 (SRP $32)

The 2019 Sylviane Rose has a sexy light pink color. Bright aromas of raspberry, honeydew melon, white wild roses, vanilla beans, and juicy ripe peach fill the glass. The wine shows great texture and brightness. An explosion of candy cotton and raspberry jam notes are followed by crisp acidity and a long finish.

Handley Estate Pinot Noir Rosé Anderson Valley 2018 (SRP $26)

This wine was organically farmed and bottled fresh with a little effervescence. Essences of freesias, cucumbers, and fresh strawberries. Round and full on the mid-palate, revealing flavors of watermelon, strawberries, and crème fraiche. Finishes with a crisp twist of lime.

Clos Du Val Estate Pinot Noir Rosé Carneros 2019 (SRP $30)

Pale pink in color, this wine has flavors of juicy watermelon, strawberry and cantaloupe on the palate. The body is light and refreshing. Perfect when served chilled.

Smith Devereux “Vacationer” California Rosé 2018 (SRP $17)

Vacationer is an easy-drinking, everyday wine. Crisp and refreshing, Vacationer pairs perfectly with good friends, front porches, rooftop parties, happy hour, or at the beach. The bright, round flavors balance with the dry earthiness and subtle sweetness, making it every day, any time of the year Rose.

Bennett Lane Calistoga Rosé 2018 (SRP $36)

The rosé opens with vibrant aromas of strawberry, tangerine, guava and orange blossom. On the palate, it has rich flavors of cherry, watermelon, peach and honey, which lead to a crisp clean finish. This rosé is made from Petite Sirah grown in our own Calistoga AVA of Napa Valley.

Cote Mas Rosé Aurore 2018 (SRP $11)

Aromatic with cherry, strawberry and floral aromas evolving toward soft candied fruit notes. The palate is rich and smooth with ripe red fruits and well-balanced acidity. Have an aperitif or pair with grilled chicken, shrimp, and goat cheese salads.

Chateau Des Ferrages Mon Plaisir Cotes de Provence Rosé 2019 (SRP $22)

Cherry-picked by Mathilde Chapoutier Selection, the Château des Ferrages domain is in Pourcieux, halfway between Aix-en- Provence and Saint-Maximin, in the prime plots of the Sainte-Victoire appellation. The coolness of the weather is one of its blessings. Whilst rosé wine was already being made in this domain, hillside plots were quickly identified to produce red wine, and others still for white. Two Sélections Parcellaires have emerged from these lands, now applying biodynamic farming principles.

Fleur de Mer Cotes de Provence Rosé 2019 (SRP $20)

Each sip of Fleur de Mer Rosé brings the allure of Provence to your table. Our crisp and refreshing style pairs perfectly with a life full of beauty. Fleur de Mer Rosé entices with notes of cherry, watermelon and citrus. We grow and make our wine in Provence, the world’s best-known Rosé region and home to a serene sense of artistry and beauty for centuries. Our sun-washed Mediterranean climate also provides the perfect conditions for crafting our Rosé. And the culture inspires the way our wine engages your senses in a uniquely Provençal fashion.

Attems Pinot Grigio Ramato (SRP $20)

Ramato is named for its copper color, which is obtained by leaving the must in contact with the skins for 24 hours. This wine from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, bordering on Slovenia, is a wine that boasts a rich, fruity bouquet and opens full and weighty on the palate, with multi-faceted flavors including white peach, cantaloupe, blackberry, and cherry. Perfect when paired with fatty fish, delicate or vegetable-based antipasti, and sweet-savory meats like prosciutto.

Il Poggione Brancato Rosato di Toscana Rosé 2018 (SRP $24)

Il Poggione Brancato Rosato offers an elegant floral nose and notes of fresh raspberry, strawberry and spices. With pleasant roundness, this rosé flows onto the palate with, expressive core of perfumed cherries, spices and flowers.

This 100% Sangiovese rosé is sourced from the same vines that are destined to one day be Brunello di Montalcino vines, they are just younger to add freshness to the Rosato! Made by a 24-hour skin maceration, the production method for this rose gives it the structure of a young Sangiovese but with the freshness of a great rosé.

Excellent as an aperitif, Brancato pairs well with seafood, vegetable and soft cheeses.

Garofoli Komaros Marche Rosato 2019 (SRP $13)

The 2019 Garofoli Komaros shows ripe peaches in cream with notes of flint, white smoke, and a hint of lime. It floods the palate with fleshy ripe fruits, offset by saline-minerality with a gentle tug of brisk acids, and then finishes wonderfully fresh, vibrant, and sweet, yet perfectly framed by a tart citrus twang.

Pasqua 11 Minutes Rosé Trevenezie 2019 (SRP $20)

The name 11 MINUTES refers to the duration of the skin contact, the pressing of grapes: the full load of grapes is very softly pressed. The Corvina varietal, which dominates in terms of percentage, was chosen for the floral aromas as well as the significant acidity it gives to the wine. Trebbiano brings elegance and a long finish; Syrah gives fine fruit and spice notes to the glass and finally, Carmenere creates structure, ensuring stability over time. This a fresh, enveloping rose with an intense and complex bouquet, created to accompany spring or summer evenings and more.

Ameztoi Rubentis Txakolina Rosé 2019 (SRP $25)

Pale pink with shades of fuchsia, its bright tone shows a fine and elegant bubble. Fine and sophisticated fragrance accompanied with notes of citrus and menthol. Harmonious in the mouth, freshness that reminds you of strawberry sour caramel, tasting cheerful because of its bubbles. Pair with all kinds of seafood and fish. Excellent with oysters, sushi or tempura fish or rice, vegetables, pilaf, and white meat.

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Summer’s Best Rosés – 15 Rosés Wines To Drink Now