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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Tesco Finest / Castel Frères – Tesco Finest Côtes de Provence Rosé

Tesco Finest / Castel Frères - Tesco Finest Côtes de Provence Rosé What to serve with a delectable smoked salmon plait made with Christmas leftovers? Why a crunchy red slaw with healthy seeds and …. A lovely, affordable Côtes de Provence (less than £10 as I write)...

Doddington Vineyard

Doddington Vineyard Made by the same method as Prosecco, this spiffy sparkler from the south of France is based on Syrah and Grenache which lend it more depth than its Italian rival but it also has abundant fruit and charm. Created by the talented team at Mirabeau,...

E. Guigal

E. Guigal Take a look at this stylish corkscrew - ain’t it lovely? And functional. But - sadly - almost 30% of drinkers under 24 don’t own one, or know to use it, according to research published today. The name on that cork is a top quality producer in the south of...

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...