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It’s the perfect drink for a Sunday sunset session. Lighter-coloured rosé in a fresh, crisp, dry style is currently in vogue, rather than the deeper, more fruit-forward styles previously on trend. With both styles, expect red fruit flavours such as strawberry, cherry and raspberry. 

The epicentre of rosé is Provence in France, where it’s made primarily with grape varieties such as grenache and cinsault. Still, you will find rosé made around the world, including here in Australia.

Rosé is versatile and food friendly. The lighter styles work well with delicate dishes such as salads and will pair gloriously with seafood. It’s also great with warm-climate cuisines such as Mexican, and a full-bodied rosé will stand up to hard-to-pair curries and spicy food. 

It’s the wine to bring when you don’t know what to bring!

Miraval Côtes de Provence Rosé, 2018, Provence, $34.99

A classic example of a Provence rosé; light, crisp, fun, easy to drink. Pair it with a niçoise salad, raw fish and wasabi or sans food as an aperitif. Celebrity-produced wine can be hit or miss, but this winery co-owned by Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt has done a beautiful job and their rosé is now rated as one of the top examples in the world. Best served chilled by the pool on a warm afternoon in the South of France if you can get there. 

Chapoutier Australia Tournon Mathilda Rosé, 2018, Victoria, $20.00

Michel Chapoutier is a seventh-generation winemaker from the Rhône Valley in France, and is regarded as one of the best in the region. In 1997 he set his sights on Australia’s terroir and has now produced an extensive collection of some of the best value wine I’ve tried. This pretty little Victorian gem – Mathilda, named after his daughter – is a cracking drop for $20. Expect fresh strawberry and rose: the perfect accompaniment to your midweek barbecue or pizza.

Jumping Juice Bonkers Juicy Pink Wine, 2020, Margaret River, $19.99

A great example of Aussies getting experimental with rosé. A zippy, juicy blend of sauvignon blanc, shiraz and cabernet sauvignon, it’s what you might call slurpable or smashable. Made by Patrick Sullivan, a key figure in Australia’s natural wine movement, expect the unexpected but in a very approachable manner. It’s the kind of wine you throw in a rucksack and crack open at your picnic stop.

Scorpo Bestia Pinot Grigio, 2017, Mornington Peninsula, $42.99

You will quickly notice the vibrant, mesmerising, copper-pink colour of this wine. That in itself is enough to make you pick it up from the shelf. It tastes and smells similar to its appearance, with notes of blood orange, strawberry, musky peach and orange rind giving it a hint of bitterness that might remind you of Campari, which seems to work so fittingly with the colour of the juice. Do not fear; it’s not sweet or overly fruity. You will still get that nice dry crisp finish many of us are fishing for in modern rosé. 

Château Minuty Rose et Or, 2019, Côtes de Provence, $52.99

This award-winning rosé from Southern France’s Provence region is a sophisticated example of just how good rosé from the area can get. For the past 80 years, the family-run wine estate has been perfecting their craft at their 18th-century property, where I’d rather be right now! A blend of grenache and local tibouren grapes, it is extremely pale, with just a hint of blush. Expect crisp, fresh white florals and citrus on the nose along with white stone fruit on the palate: a complex wine with a lovely long finish to be swilled down with a prawn in hand.

Pasqua 11 Minutes Rosé, 2017, Veneto, $202.86 for two 1.5L bottles

Although this does come in a smaller format, magnums are far more fun! It just requires a few extra guests. Or not, up to you. I’m a big fan of this rosé; it’s nice to try something other than Provence’s consistently good stuff. So welcome to Veneto, one of Italy’s most notable wine regions. The name 11 Minutes refers to the skin contact and the pressing of the grapes, done very gently. Most of the grapes used are local varietals: 50% corvina, 25% trebbiano di Lugana, 15% syrah and 10% carménère. The dominant corvina is chosen to express the region, for its floral aromas and bright acidity. Look forward to a well-balanced and structured party pleaser.

Round Theory Rosé, 2020, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, $19.99

A truly modern and sustainable approach to putting rosé to market. The bottle, uniquely shaped using clear glass, is designed to reduce the environmental impact by lowering the carbon footprint and improving recycling with the 30% lighter and 35% shorter vessel than traditional bottles. The wine is also vegan, sourced from Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand (SWNZ) accredited vineyards in Marlborough and Hawke’s Bay. With classic rosé notes of strawberries and blackberries, I say drink up and feel good about it! 

Sylvestra Pinot Noir Rosé, 2016, Mendoza, Argentina, $29.90

Here we start down a deeper, darker path with a full-bodied rosé: a wine able to stand up to richer food. More fruit-forward on the palate, with a more intense flavour profile, but still fresh and dry. This wine comes from Argentina’s prime grape-growing region in Mendoza, a dry, warm climate with 350 days of sunshine per year. This results in a ripe and juicy, high-sugar grape with thick skin; however, with significant temperature shifts from day to night, the grape will keep a good acidity level. Try this wine with something spicy or a curry. 

Can you cook with rosé wine?

You can indeed cook with rosé. It’s perfect for poaching fruit such as pears or strawberries; turn it into a homemade vinaigrette with olive oil, lemon and honey; or add a dry Pinot Noir rosé instead of white wine to finish your risotto. 

Does rosé wine go out of date?

Yes, rosé most definitely will go out of date! Drink it within a couple of years of bottling; it’s best served fresh from the vineyard to your mouth. You want to taste it when the fruits are at their brightest – age on this style of wine will only dull the once-vibrant flavours. 

Should I refrigerate rosé wine?

You should definitely refrigerate rosé wine. Aim to serve it at 10–14°C; but really, who checks the temperature of their $20 wine at a Sunday barbecue? Just keep it well iced, as cold you’d like your beer. 

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