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Rosé 101

Last Updated: January 31, 2024

What’s the best go-to wine for the summer time? This might be obvious, but the answer is almost always rosé. This pink wine can be dry, sparkling, or sweet. Of course, it doesn’t always have to be a summer wine — there are some delicious winter rosés as well.

Follow our rosé guide to learn everything you need to know about rosé. For example, did you know that rosé is actually made from red grapes? The color comes from how long the wine is left on the grape skins.

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Popular Rosé Brands

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8 Things You Should Know About Wente Family Estates
9 Things You Should Know About Wölffer Estate Rosé
9 Things You Should Know About Wölffer Estate Rosé
9 Things You Should Know About Whispering Angel Rosé
9 Things You Should Know About Whispering Angel Rosé

Recent Rosé Reviews

Macari Vineyards Rosé 2021, North Fork of Long Island, N.Y.
Macari Vineyards Rosé 2021, North Fork of Long Island, N.Y.
Mirabeau Côtes de Provence ‘Pure’ Rosé 2020, Provence, France
Mirabeau Côtes de Provence ‘Pure’ Rosé 2020, Provence, France
Argyle Winery Rosé Pinot Noir 2020, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Argyle Winery Rosé Pinot Noir 2020, Willamette Valley, Oregon
E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2019, Rhône Valley, France
E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2019, Rhône Valley, France
Bonny Doon Vineyard Vin Gris de Cigare 2019, Central Coast, Calif.
Bonny Doon Vineyard Vin Gris de Cigare 2019, Central Coast, Calif.
Nyetimber Rosé, West Sussex, England
Nyetimber Rosé, West Sussex, England
Castello di Amorosa Rosato ‘Cresta d’Oro Vineyard’ 2018, Sonoma County, Calif.
Castello di Amorosa Rosato ‘Cresta d’Oro Vineyard’ 2018, Sonoma County, Calif.
Domaine de Cala Rosé 2018, Coteaux Varois en Provence, France
Domaine de Cala Rosé 2018, Coteaux Varois en Provence, France
Bonterra Rosé 2017
Bonterra Rosé 2017
Gloria Ferrer Brut Rosé
Gloria Ferrer Brut Rosé
Umathum Rosa Rosé
Umathum Rosa Rosé
Domaine Pierre Martin Sancerre Chavignol Rosé
Domaine Pierre Martin Sancerre Chavignol Rosé
Corey Creek Vineyards Malbec Rosé
Corey Creek Vineyards Malbec Rosé
La Chapelle Gordonne Tête de Cuvée Rosé
La Chapelle Gordonne Tête de Cuvée Rosé
Lieu Dit Santa Barbara County Rosé
Lieu Dit Santa Barbara County Rosé
Balletto Vineyards Rosé of Pinot Noir
Balletto Vineyards Rosé of Pinot Noir
Kolfok Intra! the Wild Rosé
Kolfok Intra! the Wild Rosé
Le Clos Peyrassol Rosé
Le Clos Peyrassol Rosé

The Best Bottles Of Rosé To Buy

The 20 Best Sparkling Rosés for 2023
The 20 Best Sparkling Rosés for 2023
The 30 Best Rosé Wines of 2023
The 30 Best Rosé Wines of 2023
The 13 Best Boxed Wines (2023)
The 13 Best Boxed Wines (2023)
The 14 Best Trader Joe’s Wines for 2022
The 14 Best Trader Joe’s Wines for 2022
9 Wines to Help You Live Your Best Coastal Grandmother Life This Summer
9 Wines to Help You Live Your Best Coastal Grandmother Life This Summer
The 25 Best Rosé Wines of 2022
The 25 Best Rosé Wines of 2022
10 of the Best Wines for Valentine’s Day
10 of the Best Wines for Valentine’s Day
The 25 Best Rosé Wines of 2020
The 25 Best Rosé Wines of 2020
Our Tasting Panel Reviews 11 of the Best Celebrity Wines
Our Tasting Panel Reviews 11 of the Best Celebrity Wines
The 10 Best Canned Wines for Summer 2019, Tasted and Ranked
The 10 Best Canned Wines for Summer 2019, Tasted and Ranked
Crush It: The 10 Best Canned Wines for Summer 2018, Ranked
Crush It: The 10 Best Canned Wines for Summer 2018, Ranked
Think Pink: The 10 Best Rosés for Sangria
Think Pink: The 10 Best Rosés for Sangria

Rosé Infographics & Maps

A Visual Guide to Crafting a Low-Calorie Wine
A Visual Guide to Crafting a Low-Calorie Wine
The States That Love Rosé the Most [Map]
The States That Love Rosé the Most [Map]
Salute Spring with Eight Great Seasonal Wine Pairings [INFOGRAPHIC]
Salute Spring with Eight Great Seasonal Wine Pairings [INFOGRAPHIC]
What America Drinks Every Day of the Year
What America Drinks Every Day of the Year
10 Perfect Provence Rosé and Fall Food Pairings [INFOGRAPHIC]
10 Perfect Provence Rosé and Fall Food Pairings [INFOGRAPHIC]
Everything You Need to Know About Rosé – Infographic
Everything You Need to Know About Rosé – Infographic
7 Maps & Charts That Explain The Incredible Rise Of Rosé In America
7 Maps & Charts That Explain The Incredible Rise Of Rosé In America
10 Shades Of Rosé
10 Shades Of Rosé
Get Acquainted With 4 Rosés From 4 Different Countries
Get Acquainted With 4 Rosés From 4 Different Countries

Modern Rosé Cocktails

Strawberry Sparkler Recipe
Strawberry Sparkler Recipe
Roséroni Recipe
Roséroni Recipe
Strawberry Peach Rosé Slushie [RECIPE]
Strawberry Peach Rosé Slushie [RECIPE]
The Rosé Martini Recipe
The Rosé Martini Recipe
Delightful Rosé Sangria Recipe
Delightful Rosé Sangria Recipe

Recent Articles About Rosé

Illinois Bets Big on Rosé Made From Hybrid Grapes
Illinois Bets Big on Rosé Made From Hybrid Grapes
Give the Gift of Unconventionality With The Prisoner Wine Company
Give the Gift of Unconventionality With The Prisoner Wine Company
Expert-Approved Dishes to Pair With Your Favorite Marqués de Cáceres Wine
Expert-Approved Dishes to Pair With Your Favorite Marqués de Cáceres Wine
Your Guide to The Hue Society’s 2023 Wine & Culture Festival [Infographic]
Your Guide to The Hue Society’s 2023 Wine & Culture Festival [Infographic]
Château Miraval Feud Escalates, Brad Pitt Labeled ‘Petulant Child’
Château Miraval Feud Escalates, Brad Pitt Labeled ‘Petulant Child’
Pernod Ricard Launches Sainte Marguerite en Provence Rosé in the U.S.
Pernod Ricard Launches Sainte Marguerite en Provence Rosé in the U.S.
Your Guide to Greek PDOs and PGIs [Infographic]
Your Guide to Greek PDOs and PGIs [Infographic]
Barefoot 101: Everything You Need to Know About America’s Most-Loved Wine
Barefoot 101: Everything You Need to Know About America’s Most-Loved Wine
Upgrade Your Steamed Clams With Rosé This Summer
Upgrade Your Steamed Clams With Rosé This Summer
Ancient Practice, Modern Appeal: Meet the PGI Drama (ΠΓΕ Δράμα) Greek Wines From Domaine Costa Lazaridi
Ancient Practice, Modern Appeal: Meet the PGI Drama (ΠΓΕ Δράμα) Greek Wines From Domaine Costa Lazaridi
Should I Pick My Rosé Based on Color or Grape Variety?
Should I Pick My Rosé Based on Color or Grape Variety?
Whispering Angel Rosé is Now Available On-Board United Flights: Details
Whispering Angel Rosé is Now Available On-Board United Flights: Details
Moët Hennessy Adds Rosé Estate Château Minuty to Portfolio
Moët Hennessy Adds Rosé Estate Château Minuty to Portfolio
How Rosé Soared From a Summer Fad Into a Rare, Billion-Dollar Bright Spot for Wine in the U.S.
How Rosé Soared From a Summer Fad Into a Rare, Billion-Dollar Bright Spot for Wine in the U.S.
Grandeur Wines Are a Love Letter to Mother Nature
Grandeur Wines Are a Love Letter to Mother Nature
Château d’Esclans’ Rock Angel Rosé Takes Decadent Days Into Electric Nights  
Château d’Esclans’ Rock Angel Rosé Takes Decadent Days Into Electric Nights  
Adele, She’s Just Like Us: Singer Declares ‘I Drink Wine’ in New Music Video
Adele, She’s Just Like Us: Singer Declares ‘I Drink Wine’ in New Music Video
What Did Taylor Swift Mean by ‘Cheap-Ass Screw-Top Rosé,’ Anyway?
What Did Taylor Swift Mean by ‘Cheap-Ass Screw-Top Rosé,’ Anyway?
A Visual Guide to Côtes du Rhône AOC Wine Styles [Infographic]
A Visual Guide to Côtes du Rhône AOC Wine Styles [Infographic]
The VinePair Podcast: Spicy Drinks Continue to Surge
The VinePair Podcast: Spicy Drinks Continue to Surge
We Asked 10 Sommeliers: Which Rosé Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck?
We Asked 10 Sommeliers: Which Rosé Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck?
Celebrate the End of NYCWFF with Rosé and a Breathtaking View of the Manhattan Skyline
Celebrate the End of NYCWFF with Rosé and a Breathtaking View of the Manhattan Skyline
The Best Destination for Sparkling Wine in the U.S.? Try J Vineyards & Winery in Sonoma, Calif.
The Best Destination for Sparkling Wine in the U.S.? Try J Vineyards & Winery in Sonoma, Calif.
Rosé Like Never Before: Rock Angel
Rosé Like Never Before: Rock Angel
Why Rock Angel Could Be Your New Go-To Rosé
Why Rock Angel Could Be Your New Go-To Rosé
A Wine Made for the Longest Days of the Year [INFOGRAPHIC]
A Wine Made for the Longest Days of the Year [INFOGRAPHIC]
Ask a Somm: Should I Drink Rosé During Cold Months?
Ask a Somm: Should I Drink Rosé During Cold Months?
Music Mogul Dre London Is Using Music Business Tactics to Make It in the Drinks Space
Music Mogul Dre London Is Using Music Business Tactics to Make It in the Drinks Space
Corsica’s Pink Wines Share a History With Napoleon, Its Conquering Hero
Corsica’s Pink Wines Share a History With Napoleon, Its Conquering Hero
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For These Oregon Winemakers, Smoke Taint Had a Silver Lining — Pink Wine
The States That Drink the Most Rosé [MAP]
The States That Drink the Most Rosé [MAP]
Toast the Golden Days of Summer With a Bubbly Glass of Prosecco DOC and Prosecco DOC Rosé
Toast the Golden Days of Summer With a Bubbly Glass of Prosecco DOC and Prosecco DOC Rosé
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Why You Should Be Aging Your Rosé
The 11 Best Wine Glasses for Rosé
The 11 Best Wine Glasses for Rosé
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VinePair Podcast: Inside Costières de Nîmes, One of the Rhône Valley’s Most Exciting Appellations
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Next Round: Sarah Jessica Parker Navigates Wine Entrepreneurship
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Rosé Season Gets a Sparkling Upgrade With New Prosecco DOC Designation
Wine 101: Provence
Wine 101: Provence
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Drizly’s Top-Selling Rosé Brands for Spring, Ranked
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Shae Frichette, Co-Owner of Frichette Winery, Is Capturing ‘Beautiful, Bold’ Womanhood in Sashay Wines
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5 Hats for Wine Drinkers Only
Dwyane Wade Wants More People to Drink Wine
Dwyane Wade Wants More People to Drink Wine
Ask Adam: Is Dark Rosé Sweeter Than Light Rosé?
Ask Adam: Is Dark Rosé Sweeter Than Light Rosé?
Saving Grapes: How Winemakers Are Repurposing Smoke-Tainted Grapes From the Wildfires
Saving Grapes: How Winemakers Are Repurposing Smoke-Tainted Grapes From the Wildfires
Clarete: The Most Fascinating Pink Wine You’ve Never Heard of — and How to Get It
Clarete: The Most Fascinating Pink Wine You’ve Never Heard of — and How to Get It