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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Bodegas Muga

Bodegas Muga A glass of rather special Muga tosé from Rioja here in Santander. The essence of Garnacha- which in itself is a quintessential Spanish varietal- a hint of spice, a curranty finish - a waft of smoke. Most enjoyable with a smoked fish salad for lunch. I...

Baron Philippe de Rothschild

Baron Philippe de Rothschild Atop the extraordinary building that houses the Cité du Vin in Bordeaux I sampled the latest incarnation of Mouton Cadet - first created in 1930, now reimagined in collaboration with Baron Philippe’s great granddaughter - Mathilde. As...

Schloss Gobelsburg – Schloss Gobelsburg Rose

Schloss Gobelsburg - Schloss Gobelsburg Rose A delectable blend of flavour and colour at Fischers in Marylebone today. The Gobelsburg pink from Austria has enough depth to counter the zingy tartness and earthiness of well made borscht soup. Then the rest of the glass...

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...