As if we needed another excuse to drink more pink, it’s International Rosé Day on June 12th! As luck would have it, we’ve been bathing in the stuff all year already, so are well placed to recommend a few pretty pinks from around the world. You are welcome!
The Hidden Sea Rosé, Australia 2021
A gloriously unpretentious pink packed full of ripe fruit thanks to the blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and some good old Australian sun. What a mix! Even better, for every case of wine they sell, they pay to remove and recycle the equivalent of 60 x 500ml single-use plastic bottles from rivers and oceans. I mean, what better reason do you need to drink pink?
Find it at Sainsbury’s £9 here
Marius Rosé, Chapoutier, Pays d’Oc, France 2019
Marius takes us over to the South of France where this perky little number comes packed with refreshing notes of fruit salad, from white peach and strawberry to a touch of the tropics. Very easy drinking but elegant with it, from top producer, M. Chapoutier.
Find it at Simply Wines Direct for £7.99 on offer! (usually £9.80)
Babylonstoren Mourvedre Rosé, Simonsberg, South Africa 2021
This South African pink made with the Mourvedre grape took me by surprise with its incredibly voluminous body and silky texture. Everything about this wine is perfectly together from its ripe peach and spicy notes to its refreshing, saline finish. Just gorgeous!
Find it a Wanderlust Wine for £14.90
Maison No. 9 by Post Malone, Rosé, Pays d’Oc, France 2020
Created by famously tattooed musician Post Malone and named after his favourite tarot card, (we all have them, right?). Maison No.9 brings together Post Malone’s love for the Mediterrnean lifestyle with his own unique style and messaging about overcoming challenges. The wine itself from the South of France is understated and elegant with notes of pineapple, peach and citrus. You’ll want to keep the bottle too as a piece of art. Available in larger formats too!
Find it at The Wine Caverns for £18.99. Coming to Tesco soon too.
AIX Rosé Coteaux d'Aix en Provence
AIX is the failsafe rosé wine from Provence which, with every vintage, manages to bring to the bottle what we have all come to expect from the world famous region: Pale colour, super dry, saline twist and a hint of strawberries and cream. Definitely one for the parties too as it comes in ALL THe SIZES! Have fun.
Find it in magnum from Majestic for £27.99 (mix six price)
Gusbourne Pinot Noir Rosé, Kent, England, 2020
We couldn’t do pink without looking at England and shining a light on the fabulous wines we make nowadays (not that we can take the credit!). We’re proper fangirls and boys of Gusbourne as you know and this, their limited edition pink is particularly special. Made with 100% Pinot Noir, it’s crisp and elegant with notes of wild flowers, crunchy cherry and orange citrus peel. Just so pretty and every so slightly quirky in the best, most English of ways.
Find it at Gusbourne.com here for £25
Want some more recommendations? Check out our recent piece on English wines, some of the best cocktail terraces in London or even the best canned wines for summer picnics!