Rosé is all the rage these days, and we’re so excited by how much variety you can find in stores. When you’re on the hunt for the perfect bottle of pink wine, it’s not just syrupy-sweet white zinfandel on offer. Instead, you can get well-balanced bottles of rosé even at the grocery store. Bone-dry styles like those made in Provence are the most popular, but there are off-dry styles full of juicy fruit flavors that are great for people who think they don’t like wine. One taste and they’ll be won over.
Unlike other wines that are best when they’ve aged, most rosé is best enjoyed within two years of being bottled. This means you can find delicious bottles at an affordable price — the wineries themselves don’t have to use up valuable real estate aging the wines, and they see a return on profit faster than with bottles that have to be aged for a long time, leading to lower costs for you, the customer. Delicious taste, delicious savings.
Ahead are some of our favorite picks for delicious rosés that won’t cost you a fortune.
A version of this article was originally published June 2018.
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14 Hands Unicorn Bubbles
Image Credit: 14 Hands Winery. This one not only tastes amazing but conveniently comes in a can so you can take it on all of your summer adventures. It’s great for picnics, the beach, boat rides and camping.
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Gérard Bertrand Côte Des Roses
Image Credit: Target. This light and refreshing wine is full of floral notes. Perfect for summer.
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California Roots
Image Credit: Target. The perfect wine for all of your summer gatherings.
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Trader Joe’s Emma Reichart Rosé
Image Credit: Vivino. This German rosé of pinot noir is known to be among the best of Trader Joe's affordable wine offerings. Dry but not too dry, Emma Reichart Rosé pairs well with almost any food, and it has a nice stone fruit flavor profile that makes it a delight to drink on its own.
Emma Reichart Rosé, $5 at Trader Joe's
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Doña Paula Rosé of Malbec
Image Credit: The Best Wine Store. Made in Argentina, this rosé is like the robust, juicy malbec you love transformed for hot summer days. Grown at high altitudes in the Andes mountains, the grapes that make this wine have a unique terroir that will keep you going back for another sip. The high acidity makes this rosé pair well with fattier foods.
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Band of Roses Rosé
Image Credit: Total Wine. Made by Charles Smith (which also makes Kung Fu Girl, one of our favorite affordable rieslings), Band of Roses Rosé has a lot going for it. First, there’s the stylish label, which makes it a great bottle to bring to a party, along with its light millennial pink hue. But it’s the flavor that keeps us coming back for more. It’s a rosé of pinot gris, making it perfect for summer, and has flavors of guava, passion fruit and lilac. One glass and you’ll be hooked.
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La Vieille Ferme Rosé
Image Credit: La Vieille Ferme. What is it about this French rosé that has us coming back time and again? It’s available in basically every grocery store, it’s always under $10, and it has a perfect balance of flavors that make it one of the most refreshing things to drink on hot summer days.
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Underwood Rosé Wine
Image Credit: BevMo. There’s something that’s just so fun about drinking from a can, especially when you’re hanging out outdoors. But you want the wine in your can to be fun! Underwood Rosé Wine, grown in Oregon, totally fits the bill. With flavors of strawberry, watermelon and peach, this wine is a summer must.
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Dark Horse Rosé
Image Credit: Total Wine. Dry and refreshing, this fruit-forward California rosé is made in the style of Provence. It has a slightly higher alcohol content than some rosés, which makes it pair well with bolder flavors.
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Yes Way Rosé
Image Credit: Target. The light and refreshing taste of this wine is the perfect pay to cool off after a warm summer day.
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Bravino Sparkling Rosé
Image Credit: Target. This light, bubbly and sparkling rosé has hints of berry and pear.
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