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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Cramele Recas

Cramele Recas It’s hot - and we need refreshment- a rosé with a hint of residual softness at the finish takes well to chilling - and quaffing. Let me be very clear: we are not talking blush wine. I would propose this unusual blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Feteascra...

Aliança Vinhos

Aliança Vinhos Here’s to you lovely Madeira - sipping Alianca Portuguese pink fizz and nibbling Pasteis de Bacalhau at the legendary Reid’s Palace Hotel in Funchal. A perfect way to spend a December day. . About this VineyardFounded in the Bairrada region of Portugal...

Domaine des Combiers (Laurent Savoye) – Beaujolais Rose des Granites

Domaine des Combiers (Laurent Savoye) - Beaujolais Rose des Granites It seems to me that the Gamay grape has been neglected for years. This zingy and rather joyful ‘fruitgum’ variety deserves far better. Of course it’s the grape of Beaujolais and not many of us...

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...