Best Inexpensive Rosé Wine

Dusty pink coral color. Floral, attractive aromas of spring blossom, juicy bartlett pear, raspberry, and clove with a supple, crisp, dry medium body and a complex, very long raspberry, currant, key lime pie, and chervil finish with well-integrated, fine, fruit tannins and no oak. A delicious and perfumed rose with a great sense of place.

Date Tasted: 3/2/2017 in our Chicago tasting lab

Bright pink coral color. Fresh, fruity aromas of strawberry, kiwi, petite fours, and honeyed rice cake with a crisp, dry medium body and an interesting, medium-long kiwi, cherry stem, peach mango yogurt, and basil finish with clunky, chewy, fine, fruit tannins and no oak. A fresh, fruity, and tropical rose that will shine at the table

Date Tasted: 3/2/2017 in our Chicago tasting lab

Brilliant silvery pink color. Aromas and flavors of cotton candy, white peach, ripe watermelon, and pastry cream with a vibrant, fruity medium body and a complex, medium-long peony, white chocolate buttercream, and jackfruit finish with silky, fruit tannins. A very pretty rosé with craveable flavors, precise balance and a long, plush finish.

Date Tasted: 4/17/2017 in our Chicago tasting lab

Pale salmon orange color. Exotic aromas of sweet orange marmalade, spice tea cake, sun dried tomato, and melon water with an bright, dryish light-to-medium body and a stimulating, medium-long black tea, dried strawberry, dried mandarin orange, and dried ripe cling peach finish with firm, well-integrated, fruit tannins. An exotic and elegant rosé with desert-like flavors; perfect for summer dinner pairings.

Date Tasted: 5/3/2017 in our Chicago tasting lab

Medium steely pink color. Aromas and flavors of pickled cherries and melon, exotic tropical citrus, and grapefruit and gooseberries with a silky, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium body and an effortless, appealing, long honeyed strawberries and watermelon, orange and kiwi, and minerals finish with well-integrated, chewy, fruit tannins and no oak. A vibrant rose bursting with flavor.

Date Tasted: 1/17/2017 in our Chicago tasting lab

Bright pink coral color. Aromas of sour cherry preserves, nectarine, tarragon, and honeydew melon rind with a satiny, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium body and an interesting, medium-length underripe cherries, white strawberry, clementine, and cantaloupe finish with fruit, fine tannins and no oak. A rich, yet nuanced and ethereal rose that captures the essence of Provence.

Date Tasted: 3/2/2017 in our Chicago tasting lab

Bright pink color. Aromas and flavors of cherry blossom, tea cake, ripe wild strawberry, and peach frosting with a lively, fruity medium body and a nuanced, medium-long pomegranate finish with fruit tannins and no oak. An enchanting wine; concentrated yet delicate flavors beckon one into hedonic bliss.

Date Tasted: 4/17/2017 in our Chicago tasting lab

Bright pink coral color. Aromas of grapefruit zest, fresh cut grass, cherry skins, and bumbleberry with a supple, crisp, light-to-medium body and an even, medium-length wild cherry jam and fertile earth finish with fine, fruit tannins. A pink and cheery alternative to sauvignon blanc.

Date Tasted: 5/2/2017 in our Chicago tasting lab

Light Siam violet color. Fruity, roasted aromas and flavors of grilled cherries and apples, floral spice, and buttery nougat with a supple, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a sleek, complex, medium-long pickled and grilled melons, pomegranate chutney on rye toast, smoked nuts, and banana chips finish with fine, crunchy tannins. A complex and very nuanced rose with zesty acidity and great, lightly smoky varietal character and terroir.

Date Tasted: 8/26/2016 in our Chicago tasting lab

Light coral orange color. Aromas of fresh plum, lily flowers, sweet blueberry muffin, and cantaloupe and apricot with a supple, lively, fruity light-to-medium body and an interesting, medium-length fresh ripe bing cherries, almond paste, and grape soda finish with well-integrated, fine, fruit tannins. A super-yummy rosé to drink all summer long.

Date Tasted: 5/2/2017 in our Chicago tasting lab