Best Rosé Wines to Sip All Summer Long

If you are looking for the best summer wines, rosé has to be top of the list. Sipping a pretty pink wine in an elegant glass is the perfect way to spend a warm summer’s day. Whether enjoying a glass at a cookout with friends or taking a quiet moment to enjoy a glorious sunset, sipping rosé is a summer experience not to be missed.

What Is Rosé Wine?

When choosing the best summer rosé wine, there are several things to consider.

Rosé wines are versatile and come in various shades of color, flavors and styles; they can be still, sparkling or in-between (semi-sparkling) and wonderfully sweet or dry as a bone. Plus, the pink hues can range from a pale orange (similar to onion skin) to a deep pink, depending on how the wine is made and the grapes used.

Rosé is a standalone delight but also a great match for various summer dishes, from fresh salads, tapas, and seafood platters to creamy pasta.

Where Is Rose Wine Made?

France is a dominant producer of pale, delicate, deliciously dry rosé wines, with the Provence region leading the way, followed by the Rhône Valley, Loire Valley and Bordeaux. Neighboring Spain produces some great rosé wines in the Rioja and Ribera del Duero regions, to name but two.

Europe doesn’t have the stronghold on rosé production, though, as U.S. states such as California are producing some immaculate rosés. The Golden State is also famed for its luscious White Zinfandel (a sweeter style of rosé).

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Best Summer Rosé Wines

Private Beach Rosé 2021

Private Beach Rosé 2021 is a deliciously dry, light-bodied pink wine from Italy with summer aromas of watermelon and ripe strawberry—the best of summer in a glass.

It's fun label recalls vintage travel posters (and summer escapes) and its vivid fruit flavors and slight spritz are delightfully refreshing on a hot day. Fairly low in alcohol (10.5% ABV), this refreshing rosé is a terrific match for summer meals, such as grilled white meats, as well as light pasta dishes and freshly caught seafood. It’s also a great bottle to open when enjoying cured meats and a cheese board in the sun.

L'Art Provençal Rosé 2021

L’Art Provençal Rosé 2021 is a crisp, dry, Grenache-based pink produced in France’s premier rosé region, Provence. It’s crafted by Laurent Bréban, who’s mastered the subtle art of balancing fruit and minerality in his wines.

This elegantrosé releases aromas of herbs, raspberry and white blossom, with flavors of crushed cherry and juicy raspberries plus a hint of wild herbs that will tantalize your taste buds all summer long. It’s a versatile rosé that will pair well with all your summer favorites, including grilled white fish, barbecued chicken, salads, cured meats and cheeses.

Pink Duck Rosé 2021

Pink Duck Rosé 2021 is a dry, crisp Australian pink wine brimming with complex fruit flavors and has won hundreds of Australian wine awards.

Made from the Montepulciano grape and containing medium alcohol, it offers strawberry, raspberry and grenadine aromas, with ripe berry fruit flavors and a hint of citrus on the refreshing palate. Enjoy a mouthwatering glass on its own, or pair it with your favorite summer dishes—from pork and chicken salads to seafood dishes— or sip a glass as you enjoy a cured meat or cheese board.

Maria Fadista Rosé 2021

This refreshing rosé is named after the renowned Portuguese fado singer Maria Fadista, who captured the Portuguese people’s passion and melancholic character in her singing. Maria Fadista is a dry rosé wine with medium alcohol full of expressive berry and lemon aromas. The palate has a fresh red currant flavor and a long, citrusy finish. A chilled glass of Maria Fadista is the ideal accompaniment for light summer dishes and soft cheeses.

Beach Pass Paso Robles Rosé 2020

Beach Pass Paso Robles 2020 is a dry California rosé crafted mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon. It has won awards at two top San Francisco shows.

It’s summer in a glass, with strawberries and cream aromas, red berry flavors and hints of licorice and herbs, balanced by a revitalizing acidity. With a medium alcohol content, this rosé will have you California dreamin’ as you sip a chilled glass in the sun. This luscious pink matches light summer favorites, including seafood delicacies and pasta dishes.

Schroeder Estate Pinot Noir Rosè 2021

Following the success of Schroeder Estate’s Pinot Noir, this delectable rosé version is alive with vibrant red-berry flavors and nectarine tones.

The Schroeder family has farmed the plains of Argentina’s remote Patagonia region since 1927. Pinot Noir is one of their specialities. In 2021, they used some Pinot Noir grapes to create this succulent rosé.

On the nose, this expressive wine can resemble the most enchanting garden, with aromatics of jasmine, orange blossom and rose petals. Enjoy a glass on its own or pair it with simple pasta, grilled vegetables or seafood dishes.

Domaine B&B Bouché Crémant de Limoux Rosé NV

This dry sparkling rosé blends Chardonnay with Pinot Noir (key to the pink color), and is perfect for any special occasion.

This sparkling rosé offers fresh, red-berry aromas and classic brioche notes. The palate has ripe berry flavors and a creamy mousse, followed by a long, crisp finish.

Crafted using the same method as Champagne, from hand-harvested Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Crémant de Limoux Rosé is a great alternative to pink Champagnes. Serve it alongside hors d’oeuvres, shellfish or even grilled chicken.

Wyfold Vineyard Rosè 2017

If you’re looking for the perfect English rosè, Wyfold Vineyard Rosé 2017 is a fabulous bottle of pink fizz. This delicious wine won the International Wine Challenge’s English Sparkling Rosé trophy.

Produced in the Chiltern Hills in Oxfordshire, England, this sparkling rosé boasts aromas of red berries, citrus fruits and toasty biscuits. The palate offers a vibrant minerality, plenty of effervescent bubbles and a long, elegant finish. Open a bottle of this delicious English rosé while enjoying chicken, seafood or pasta dishes on warm summer evenings.

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