It’s summer time, and you’re probably looking for a way to beat the heat. What better way to keep cool than by refreshing yourself with a glass (or two) of this pretty pink drink? With the help of Wine Enthusiast, we’ve compiled a list of the rosé wines with the highest ratings, all over 90 points.
- Château d’Esclans 2011 Garrus Rosé
Wine Enthusiast Rating: 93 – “A powerful, wood-aged rosé that shows great richness, density and structure. Treat this as a fine wine and you’ll appreciate the texture, the mature berry fruits, the spice and vanilla flavors. “ - Château Sainte Marguerite 2013 Cru Classé Grande Réserve Rosé
Wine Enthusiast Rating: 92 – “The palest of grey-pink rosés, this is classy, fresh and fragrant. It has a light, orange-zest texture as well as tannins and a mineral edge. Very fresh.” - Château Vignelaure 2013 Rosé
Wine Enthusiast Rating: 92 – “This is a rich, smooth, vanilla-flavored wine that is impressively ripe while keeping all its freshness. It has a sense of concentration, with ripe strawberry and red cherry fruits and enough structure to allow it to age.” - Minassian-Young 2011 Grenache-Cinsault Rosé
Wine Enthusiast Rating: 92 – “California rosé is awfully hard to get right. It’s usually too sweet, too heavy or both. With this Grenache-Cinsault blend, Minassian-Young knocks it out of the park. The wine is dry, delicate, modest in alcohol, and complex, with subtle peach, rosehip tea, orange zest, watermelon and spice flavors.” - La Grande Côte 2011 L’Estate Rosé
Wine Enthusiast Rating: 92 – “This is one of the best rosés on the market. With a pretty orange and copper color, the wine is dry, crisp and deeply flavored in fruits, yet feels delicate and subtle. The blend is Mourvèdre, Syrah and Grenache.” - Kokomo 2011 Pauline’s Vineyard Grenache Rosé
Wine Enthusiast Rating: 92 – “This is what rosé should be: pale in color, dry, delicate and tart in acidity, with subtle but complex herb, tea, orange zest and spice flavors. It represents a significant milestone in California rosés.” - Château Coussin 2011 Rosé
Wine Enthusiast Rating: 92 – “Crisp, bright and delicious, this has pure red fruit, with an herb note, intense acidity and a tangy texture.” - Domaines Ott 2011 Château de Romassan Rosé
Wine Enthusiast Rating: 92 – “With its Mourvèdre content, this is a big-hearted wine. It is finely balanced between its rich yellow and red fruits and spice and acidity. This is a great food rosé, textured and ripe.”
Now that you know the top-rated rosé wines to drink this summer, see what foods you should pair your choice of rosé with.