About Rose

About Rose
Rosé refers to a wine made when red grapes are given slight skin contact to produce a blush, light copper, salmon or pink color. Rosés range from bone-dry to medium- sweet and are made in most major wine producing countries. Among the most famous examples are Tavel from France’s Rhone Valley, numerous offerings from Provence in southern France as well as several excellent versions from Puglia in southern Italy.

Often thought of as a summer wine – in this case, a substitute for red wine when the weather is hot – they can be enjoyed year round. The drier versions, of course, are meat for food pairings; recommended matches include chicken salad, vegetables and seafood such as tuna or salmon (especially with a rich rosé made from Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir).

Top Picks for Rose

Fulkerson 2023 Estate Rosé Syrah
94 points
$16
Best Buy
A superb bright and refreshing Rosé with oodles of summer fruits, berries, and pinpoint acidity.
Awards: '2024 New York Wine Classic - Best Pink Wine' 2024 New York Wine Classic - Best Rosé (0 to 2% RS)
94 points $16 Best Buy
The Aromantiques 2023 Rosé Clare Valley
94 points
$22
A very berry forward Rosé that will prove to be a lovely sipper all on its own and also has enough acidity and complexity to pair with dinner.
Taylors 2024 Promised Land Rosé South Australia
93 points
$13
Best Buy
Lovely berry aromas and flavors with crisp acidity; an excellent crowd pleaser on a warm sunny day.
93 points $13 Best Buy
Baskoli 2023 Txakoli Rosé Getariako Txakolina
93 points
$25
Very berry forward with beautiful aromas and enough heft to be a great food wine as well; a sure fire Summer sipper that could also be drunk year round.
Lucas Vineyards 2023 Dry Rosé Of Cabernet Franc
93 points
$18
Best Buy
Charming and crushable, loaded with red berries and a pleasant, light herbal character as a counter balance.
93 points $18 Best Buy
Capo Creek 2022 Estate Rosé Dry Creek Valley
93 points
$28
A tasty and appetizing Rosé with a fine balance of fruit, acidity and fruit tannins; a great choice for summer salads and all manner of brunching.
Paradise Ridge 2022 Brides Blush Rosé Russian River Valley
93 points
$32
A lovely expression of red berries and citrus with a savory herbal lift.
Duck Pond 2022 Rosé Willamette Valley
93 points
$14
Best Buy
Savory and herbal while maintaining delicate fruit flavors and aromas, this is a great sipper, complex enough to hold up to roasted duck or grilled salmon.
93 points $14 Best Buy
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2022 Dry Rosé Sangiovese
93 points
$22
Fruity with hints of savory characteristics, this is a very food friendly Rosé.
Rodney Strong 2022 Rosé Pinot Noir
93 points
$25
Crisp and well defined red berries and citrus flavors; an elegant pink lemonade for all occasions.