National Rosé Day: 12 Rosé Wines Perfect for Summer

To celebrate National Rosé Day, here are a dozen rosés I’m enjoying right now.

Rosé is a constant on rotation at my house. While I enjoy rosé year-round, it’s especially tied to summer: bright, refreshing and versatile.

Modern rosés are nothing like the old White Zinfandel stereotype. Today’s producers make high-quality rosés across a spectrum from bone-dry to gently off-dry and sparkling. Grenache remains a classic rosé grape, but you’ll also find rosés from Pinot Noir, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon and many other varieties, resulting in a wide range of styles, colors and body.

Happy National Rosé Day

National Rosé Day falls on the second Saturday of June — that’s today. To celebrate, below are a dozen rosés I’ve enjoyed during the first half of the year and highly recommend. These selections are approachable, flavorful and generally excellent values. Follow me on Instagram to catch my weekly wine picks in stories.

Why every wine drinker should love rosé wine

Rosé comes in many styles. From dry to sweet to sparkling, rosé offers something for every palate. You’ll find colors from the palest pink to deep berry blush and textures ranging from light-bodied and crisp to more structured, full-bodied versions.

Rosé is affordable. There are excellent options under $30, and many delicious bottles for under $15. That makes rosé a fantastic value for everyday drinking and entertaining.

Rosé pairs with food easily. Light, crisp rosés match shrimp, fish, salads and Asian-spiced dishes. Medium and fuller-bodied rosés work with grilled chicken, BBQ, pizza and even steak. Its versatility makes rosé a great choice for summer gatherings.

Rosé is ready now. Most rosés are meant to be enjoyed young—no cellaring required. Chill and enjoy.

Abacela Grenache Rosé

From Abacela in Southern Oregon, their 2019 Grenache Rosé earned high honors at competitions. It’s slightly sweet with lively tartness, heavy on strawberry and watermelon, and offers more body and structure than many Grenache rosés. Expect bold summer fruit and a satisfying finish. Price: about $19.

Art & Science Sparkling Rosé

The Art + Science PetNat Pinot Noir is a lively sparkling rosé made in the pétillant naturel style—bottled before fermentation finishes so the wine is naturally carbonated. Sourced from McMinnville fruit, it’s exuberant and fun, with pronounced fruit and a festive effervescence. Price: around $24.

Charles Smith Band of Roses Rosé

Charles Smith’s Band of Roses (2019) is a playful, rock ’n’ roll rosé from Washington made from Pinot Gris. Expect tropical guava, grapefruit and melon alongside a hint of strawberry. It’s an approachable, easy-drinking bottle that performs well at summer gatherings. Price: roughly $13.

Dobbes Family Estate Rosé

Dobbes Family Estate’s 2019 Rosé evokes strawberry-rhubarb desserts with a floral lift. This medium-bodied rosé blends 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Syrah and 20% Grenache Noir, delivering red fruit, structure and enough presence to stand up to grilled fare. Price: about $26.

La Vieille Rosé

La Vieille Ferme’s 2019 Rosé is an elegant, pale French rosé with delicate summer fruit and soft floral notes. It balances fresh acidity with understated red berry flavors—an excellent everyday bottle and great value. Price: under $10 in many markets.

Malene Rosé

California’s Malene 2019 is a dry, fruity blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Vermentino and Syrah. Its peachy-salmon hue and stone-fruit character mingle with light raspberry notes, making it a joyful, food-friendly pour. Price: about $13.

Mateus Rosé

Portugal’s Mateus Rosé is an off-dry pink with bold berry aromas. Typically a blend that may include Baga and Shiraz, it pairs nicely with smoked salmon or light salads and makes a crowd-pleasing choice for casual meals. Price: around $13.

Seven Hills Rosé

Seven Hills’ 2019 Dry Rosé leans on Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot for a pale, classically styled rosé with intriguing tropical notes like guava and mango. It’s an interesting, fruit-forward bottle that showcases a different rosé profile. Price: about $18.

Sokol Blosser Rosé

Sokol Blosser’s 2019 Estate Rosé of Pinot Noir is crisp and clean, with bright acidity and refreshing watermelon notes. It’s an easy, reliable summer sipper and worth keeping on hand. Price: around $25.

Stoller Family Estate Rosé

Stoller Family Estate consistently produces one of my favorite rosés. Their 2019 Rosé of Pinot Noir is whole-cluster pressed and stainless-steel fermented, offering stone fruit aromas with strawberry-lemonade and watermelon flavors—light, refreshing and food-friendly. Price: around $20.

Villa Maria Rosé

New Zealand’s Villa Maria produces a light, citrus-tinged rosé with red fruit notes and a touch of spice. It’s bright, balanced and approachable—an excellent choice for warm-weather drinking. Price: about $13.

Walla Walla Vintner 2019 Rosé

Walla Walla Vintners’ 2019 rosé offers bright citrus and watermelon candy aromatics with tropical fruit on the palate and lively acidity. It’s a fresh porch sipper that captures summer in a glass. Price: about $20.

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Some wines featured here were received as complimentary samples; many were purchased. All opinions and photos are my own.

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