Please tell me you are a rosé fan! If not, you’re about to become one. I’ve said it before, rosé is my drink of choice year-round. It’s easy to drink, fruit-forward and refreshing. Let’s be clear, we’re not talking about the uber-sweet white zinfandel or moscato you may think of when you think of pink wine.
A good rosé is on the drier side and not overly sweet. I look for something pale pink in color and usually from the South of France (where most of the best rosé comes from). Besides tasting great, a dry rosé has less sugar than other wines and most are surprisingly affordable! I’ve rounded up my favorite picks, all under $20, below.
Whispering Angel Rosé
The godfather. This wine is actually part of the reason I love rosé so much. Whispering Angel was one of my clients when I worked for a PR firm in NYC. It’s been named the worlds best rosé by multiple sources and is the number one selling French imported wine. Easy to drink and downright delicious, a bottle goes for around $20. PS: Whispering Angel’s big sister, Rock Angel, is also one of my favorites, but harder to find and a little more pricy at around $30 a bottle. I also love The Palm by Whispering Angel, which is such a pretty bottle and a little cheaper around $14!
Cotes Des Rosés Rosé
Maybe my second favorite, I usually serve this one if I don’t have Whispering Angel. Light and easy to drink, but still fruit forward. A bottle is around $16.
Domaine Montrose Rosé
This should be your rosé table wine. From the South of France, it’s fruity, crisp and especially easy to drink all day. A bottle will run you around $12.
Dark Horse Rosé
This is the rosé you’ll always be able to find. Dark Horse is out of California and one of my go-tos for affordable wines. Their rosé is Provence style AND they also sell it in a can… hello picnics! It’s usually carried at most major wine/liquor stores and I’ve always been able to find it at Kroger Wine, Liquor Barn or even Target for around $10 a bottle.
Santa Cristina Rosé
The exception to my South of France rule, Santa Cristina was also one of my clients in NYC and they have a fantastic Italian rosé! This should be your go-to affordable choice, usually around $8.
So have a turned you into a pink wine fan yet? Let me know if you try one or if you have a favorite to add to the list!
Biscuits & blessings,
Leels
I love Whispering Angel and Dark Horse! I also love La Ferme Julien (which is like $5 at Trader Joe’s).
Oooo I need to try these; I tried a Rosé that I didn’t like much and haven’t given it another go since then haha.
Love me a fab Rose wine! Thanks for making the choices easier. Ready to sit on the patio with one of these soon!
I love rosè! I am going to have to try a couple of these that you suggested. Thanks!
Let me know your fav!
I haven’t tried any of these, but they are definitely now on my list!
Can I also tell you your photos are beautiful!?!?
Thanks Jessica!
Rose all Day! Can’t wsit to sit on the patio with all of these and enjoy summer!!
All these sound so good and perfect for summer.
Rosé is maybe the best thing in the world, and not just because I love pink! But it certainly doesn’t hurt 🙂
I don’t think I’ve tried any rosé before! I’ll need to look into the ones you mentioned!
I always think I don’t like rosé and then someone opens a bottle and I remember I love it. 😉