This rosé wine was created by Jon Bon Jovi and his son Jesse, but don’t let the name or the founders fool you into thinking it’s all marketing — the rosé is award-winning, and was Wine Spectator’s top-rated rosé of last year. It has great minerality and is fresh and lively, blended with Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grape varieties. It’s summer in a glass.
Hampton Water, $25, hamptonwaterwine.com.
This yummy variation comes from the winery that produces the number-one selling Pinot Noir produced in Oregon, so they’ve taken the grapes and done something a little different with them — and that’s how we got this rosé. With notes of melon, tropical fruits, and peach, it’s a light and refreshing wine that’s likely to turn into your summer staple.
Erath Oregon Rosé of Pinot Noir, $14, erath.com.
This gem of a rosé not only tastes great, featuring notes of strawberry, rose petals, and herbs, but it looks great, too — the bottle is seriously stunning. It’s made by the family-owned Les Grands Chais de France, in a traditional Provencal style (aka pale in color and fresh with great minerality).
Fleurs de Prairie, $22, fleursdeprairie.com.
Chateau d’Esclans is beloved for its Whispering Angel, but Rock Angel is just as fabulous — and one of my favorites. You can drink this alone or pair with food, and it’ll stand its ground. The bright rosé is both refreshing but also vibrant and textured.
Chateau d’Esclans Rock Angel, $35, esclans.com.
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It just makes sense that the world’s first rosé champagne be on the list, right? This rosé has been a mainstay since 1764 and boasts notes of red and tropical fruit, making it lively and vibrant. (It’s also a favorite among many — including the Olsen twins and Gwyneth Paltrow.)
Ruinart Rosé, $89, ruinart.com.
Champagne Bollinger Rosé is made in limited quantities — but it’s worth the find. It has notes of red apple, cherry, and wild strawberries. Definitely worthy of a special occasion — or the special occasion can simply be opening the bottle. Your call.
Champagne Bollinger Rosé, $110, champagnebollinger.com.
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