The Rose Report – Think Pink

Welcome to The Rosé Report.

Here pink wine gets the attention it deserves. Great rosé is as versatile as it gets. Brilliant on its own, perfect with friends, and one of the finest food wines there is, equally at home alongside grilled fish, spicy curries or a Sunday roast. Every review here is entirely independent, built on four decades of tasting and writing. No sponsorship, no influence, just honest opinion. Let’s find your next favourite bottle.

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Chateau d’Esclans – Whispering Angel Rose

Chateau d'Esclans - Whispering Angel Rose To quote Sacha Lichine, creator of this famous rosé - ‘the lifestyle of Provence epitomises pleasure’. And, of course, pink wines do bring pleasure to all our senses. From the popping of the cork, to the glow of the wine in...

Co-op – Fairtrade Shiraz Rose

Co-op (Fairtrade) - Co-op Fairtrade Shiraz Rose It’s November! We’re saving up for Christmas so if you’re entertaining this month (Bonfire Night?) May I propose this affordable pink from ? It’s also going to give you a al warm feeling inside as it’s from their...

Domaine des Anges – Ventoux Rose 2022

Domaine des Anges - Ventoux Rose 2022 A taste of Ireland in the south of France- this beautiful vineyard looks out at the fearsome Mont Ventoux- the steepest challenge for Tour de France riders. Vineyard owner Gay McGuinness came here decades ago with no previous wine...

M. Chapoutier – Rouge Clair

M. Chapoutier - Rouge Clair Light red wine served cool- take it from me, it’s a brilliant choice- very 2026. This stylish bottle is from the renowned Rhone house of Michel Chapoutier and comes in at only 11.5%. It’s an honorary rosé. Ideal with pissaladière or this...

Juan Gil – Organic Rose

Juan Gil (Familia Gil) - Juan Gil Organic Rose A JuicyJumilla today- this unusual organic Spanish pink enjoys a short stay in oak which gives it structure without heaviness on the palate. Produced from Syrah, a spicy favourite grape of mine - and Petit Verdot which...

La Gioiosa et Amorosa – Rose Millesimato

La Gioiosa et Amorosa - La Gioiosa Prosecco Rose Millesimato For all of you emerging, blinking, from Dry January- may I present an exceptional Prosecco for your consideration. This delicate lychee pink fizz has a subtle Italian elegance, delicate stone fruit flavour...