Best Inexpensive Rosé Wine

Pink coral color. Fruity, attractive aromas and flavors of watermelon, cherries, and custard with a satiny, tangy, fruity medium-to-full body and a smooth, intriguing, medium-long finish with nuances of ripe orange, delicate spiced nuts, and banana chips with a suggestion of oak flavor. A lovely rose bursting with flavor and finesse.

Pale light siam color. Aromas of boysenberry, ripe sweet cherry, eucalyptus, sugared crepes with lemon zest, and peach melba with a round, crisp, fruity light-to-medium body and an effortless, intriguing, medium-length tangerine, orange blossom water, aniseed, and carnation finish with no oak flavor. A bright and fruity rose with elegant herbal inflections; a terrific wine for the table or party.

Awards: 2018 World Value Wine Challenge Best Value Australian Rose Exceptional Value

Reddish amber color. Aromas of fruit gummies, red licorice, and cherry pie filling with a bright, dry-yet-fruity medium body and an interesting, medium-length red rope and strawberry jam finish. A juicy Italian rose gushing with berry flavors; try it with dessert, or even alone.

Clear pink coral color. Attractive aromas of lemon bar with raspberry swirl, fresh herbs, cherry candies, and cardamom with a round, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a tingling, delightful, medium-long watermelon, pomegranate, and sage finish. A vibrant and lengthy rose that shows off the Outer Coastal Plain; delicious.

Clear pink coral color. Attractive aromas of lemon bar with raspberry swirl, fresh herbs, cherry candies, and cardamom with a round, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a tingling, interesting, medium-long watermelon, pomegranate, and sage finish. A vibrant and lengthy rose that shows off the Outer Coastal Plain; delicious.

Rich pink coral color. Interesting, herbal aromas and flavors of white chocolate mint, berry chutney, and alpine herb lozenge with a silky, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium body and an effortless, compelling, medium-long finish displaying notes of berry-eucalyptus ice tea and watermelon with chewy, crunchy tannins. A intriguingly exotic, herbal and savory rosé that opens up exciting pairing possibilities.

Brilliant bright siam color. Fruity, floral aromas of candied apples, hibiscus tisane, grape candies, vanilla-butter streusel, rose petals in syrup, and graphite with a satiny, crisp, dryish medium body and a smooth, engaging, medium-length cocoa butter, lime pop, and vanilla-sandalwood finish with no oak flavor. A rich wine with structure that makes it a great "pairing rose".

Awards: '2018 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 5 Rose Wine $15 and Under' Best Value US Rose

Pale pink coral color. Toasty aromas and flavors of nougat and fig-cherry preserves on nut toast with a silky, bright, dryish light-to-medium body and a sleek, interesting, cheery finish with accents of watermelon, strawberry-kiwi custard, minerals, and nutskin with silky, fine, fruit tannins and no oak flavor. A delicate, elegant rose with fine flavor and a true sense of place.

Silvery pink color. Elegant aromas of strawberry fruit leather, thyme, and lilac with a silky, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a polished, intriguing, medium-long compressed watermelon, sea salt and lime, ripe cantaloupe, and sweet basil finish with no oak flavor. A charming Okanagan Valley rose that will have you dreaming of Provence.

Pink coral color. Aromas and flavors of watermelon sorbet and strawberry candy with a supple, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a sleek, buoyant finish that presents notes of apple and orange, boysenberry, and white nut with no oak flavor. An easy drinking rose quaffer.