The Best Rosé Wines to Sip This Summer
Few wines capture the essence of summer quite like rosé. This light, refreshing and fruit-forward varietal gets its signature pink color from limited contact with red grape skins, creating a vino that is darker than your typical white, but lighter than a standard red. Though many consider this pink vino a year-round wine, summer weather creates the ideal conditions for sipping rosé. Whether you’re poolside lounging or gathering with friends for a backyard barbecue, rosé can easily be enjoyed on its own, but it also pairs well with everything from seafood to Mediterranean fare.
France’s world-class Provence region is known for producing some of the best rosé wines, with internationally recognized estates including Château Miraval and Château d’Esclans. The rosés that come out of this region tend to be crisp, dry and delicate, often avoiding the sickly-sweet side of the spectrum. But don’t sleep on California wine country, which has also found great success with rosé, crafting beautifully balanced bottles that fall somewhere between dry and creamy.
From ripe strawberries to succulent stone fruit, the aromas and tasting notes vary depending on which grapes are used in each bottle, but pinot noir is one of the most popular. If you like a little texture, branch out with a Brut rosé and indulge in a bubbly texture with a lively kick. Whether you’re celebrating National Rosé Day on June 8 or simply want to stock up for your next outdoor soirée, these are the best rosé wines to sip all summer long.
