Rosé has become a year-round staple for me, but my intake of the pink drink definitely increases during the sunny months because let’s face it, there’s nothing better than a chilled glass of Rosé in your hand on a warm day and, preferably, your feet dipped in some form of water. Ahhh sounds perfect.
The thing I love about Rosé is that it goes with everything, is a great daytime sipper, is affordable and comes in so many different styles now. I’ve done the hard work for you (aka drank alllloootttt of Rosé) so let’s dive into my top 20 Rosé recommendations for Summer 2020! These are listed in no particular order, as they’re all delicious and ranking them would have been an even tougher job! Enjoy!
Top 20 Rosé Recommendations for Summer 2020
Silver Trident Apollo’s Folly Rosé
An all time favorite, this Silver Trident Rosé of Pinot Noir never disappoints. It goes down way too easy, as it’s light and makes your palate crave for more. It has notes of white flowers, raspberries and white tea. Trust me when I say you won’t be able to stop at just one glass. Price: $32
Imagery Aleatico Rosé
This one was so cool! First off, Aleatico is not a grape you see very often in the US as it’s traditionally grown in Italy. This Rosé has the most gorgeous hue of baby pink and is vibrant and mouthwatering. On the palate, it reminds me of sweet and sour candies, like sweet tarts. So yummy! Price: $27
Robert Sinskey “Vin Gris”
Another absolute favorite of mine. This Pinot Noir Rosé sells out every season! It’s delicate and full of sweet almond blossoms, apricot, nectarine, blood orange and candy peach rings. The acidity makes you pucker at first, but then is soft and sweet on the way down. Price: $30
Honig Cabernet Sauvignon “Pink”
Whoa! Ok, this one is so unique and so, so tasty. It’s not your typical Rosé, but is special in it’s own way. It’s made from 100% Cabernet grapes and is very dry but light and crisp. It’s full of floral notes and has a zesty white pepper finish. Price: $35
“Les Voisins” Copain Rosé
The grapes in this Rosé hail from Anderson Valley – so think cooler climate Pinot Noir. This is a super easy drinking Rosé. After one sip I said, “This is Rosé koolaid.” It has beautiful notes of red fruits but what I really loved was the herbaceousness and light floral notes. Price: $32
J Vineyards Rosé
Honestly, I love everything J Winery does, and this Pinot Noir Rosé falls right in line with that. The Russian River Rosé has notes of citrus, candied fruit and watermelon jolly rancher. It’s got a bit of a bigger mouthfeel than a French Rosé, yet still has a nice crisp acidity. Price: $28
Domaine de Fontsainte Corbieres Gris de Gris
A new favorite of mine! This Languedoc Rosé is so dang good. First, it’s a gorgeous salmon color. Secondly, it has notes of honey, lavender, crushed watermelon and strawberry jam. It’s fresh, dynamic and has a long lasting finish that will keep you coming back for more. Price: $17
Unbound Wines Rosé
I recently discovered this wine, as it was just released! All of the Pinot Noir fruit is from Russian River which creates a lively Rosé full of fresh raspberry, cherry and watermelon. This one is dangerously easy to drink + they’re very small production (45 cases produced) and the bottle is gorgeous! Price: $100 for a three pack
Chateau de Campuget
This Rhone Rosé is a blend of Syrah and Grenache Noir. It’s a lovely pale pink color, which is reflected on the palate. Notes of grapefruit, lemon zest and white peach fill the palate. It’s light but has a nice silky mouthfeel. Price: $12
Malene Rosé
Hailing from the Central Coast, specifically Santa Ynez Valley, this Rosé is delicate and light but still juicy and full of flavor. You’ll find lots of stone fruits and cantaloupe on the palate – tastes a lot like a French Rosé. Price: $22
Gundlach Bundschu Rhinefarm Rosé
This one will make you pucker! It’s quite tart, but in a good way. It’s lively with notes of crushed raspberry, watermelon sour candy and lime. Lots of acid on this one too, so if you’re looking for something extra refreshing and tart, this is it! Price: $25
Muga Rosé
This Rosé from Rioja, Spain, is deliciously juicy. It’s full of apricot, raspberry and tart nectarine. It’s made from Garnacha, Viura (one of the most important white grapes in Rioja) and Tempranillo. Price: $15
Cloudveil Rosé
This Oregon Rosé is interesting as it’s made from mostly white grapes, Pinot Gris and then has a small addition of Pinot Noir for the color. Typically I prefer Rosés to be “vin gris” style, made from red grapes but this one is a stunner! It does sip a bit more like a white wine but I enjoy the crisp minerality that it shows. Price: $15
Jean Luc Colombo Cape Bleue Rosé
Another solid Rosé from Provence – made with Syrah and Mourvedre grapes. This one is full of rose petals, red cherries and white pepper. It’s light and full of mineralities, yet juicy at the same time. Price: $13
Gerard Bertrand Cote de Roses
The OG of great, affordable French Rosés. This bottle is loved by everyone, never disappoints and is gorgeous with it’s glass cap and rose etched bottom. The fruit notes are light, it’s refreshing, and it goes down *way* too easy. Price: $14
La Vieille Ferme Rosé
Extremely affordable Rosé alert! This bottle is around $7 depending on where you find it and is a solid porch pounder. Typical French Rosé notes – nothing super standout. It makes the list because it’s cheap and it’s good. Grab for a pool day, party or anytime you’ll be drinking an excess amount of Rosé. Price: $7
Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé
Ohhhh this Rosé is gorgeous. More a splurge for a Rosé but well worth it. This wine showcases beautiful notes of peach, citrus and fresh herbs. Lovely on it’s own but certainly a wine that can pair well with food given it’s structure. One of the best Rosés I’ve ever had. Price: $50
Clos Du Val Rosé
Clos Du Val makes an exceptional Rosé every year – and they only make a little bit of it, so grab it before it’s gone! All Carneros Pinot Noir fruit, this Rosé has notes of watermelon rind and lime. Price: $30
Macrostie Rosé
This Rosé may be one of the darker wines in color on this list, but don’t let that stop you! Made from 100% Sonoma County Pinot Noir, it’s tangy, thirst quenching and has a nice acidity. You’ll find lots of sour cherry, watermelon and citrus on this one. Enough body to pair with food – especially barbecue! Price: $28
La Pitchoune “Vin Gris”
This small Sonoma County producer knows what they’re doing when it comes to making crisp, refreshing wines. This Pinot Noir Rosé is full of notes of fresh stone fruit and melon + is beautifully crisp with light mineralities and a slight salinity. Price: $28
I hope you found this wine guide helpful and that you will try some of these wines out the next time you’re wanting to sip on some Rosé. There’s something for everybody and all different price points! See any of your favorites in this list?
