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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Baron Philippe de Rothschild – Mouton Cadet Rose

Baron Philippe de Rothschild - Mouton Cadet Rose OK- deep breath- today I am going to be controversial. While spending time in the Bordeaux region of France last week conversation turned to brands. Whatever happened to Mouton Cadet we asked one another? This brand has...

Chateau Miraval – Chateau Miraval Rose

Chateau Miraval - Chateau Miraval Rose You can be judged for choosing to drink rosé in a restaurant. Some places only list it in summer, some think it frivolous. We know that pink wine is for all seasons. So how do you persuade a sommelier? France is a very tricky...

The Ned (Marisco Vineyards) – The Ned Pinot Grigio Rose

The Ned (Marisco Vineyards) - The Ned Pinot Grigio Rose So over in New Zealand it’s already 2022 and it’s summer. Two excellent reasons to raise a glass of this deliciously spicy pink Pinot Grigio tonight! That delicate salmon tint in the glass is enticing in itself...

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...