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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Grant Burge – B. INK South Australia Rose 2022

Grant Burge - B. INK South Australia Rose 2022 A tasty and slightly savoury pink to accompany my mozzarella and tomato sandwich this blustery day. The lovely paint splattered label charmed me as it reminds me of the Rosé Report logo - thanks, Grant Burge! There is...

Chateau d’Esclans

Chateau d'Esclans It’s Mother’s Day in the UK and there’s a waft of Spring in the air. In the glass there is Whispering Angel 2022 which epitomises Summer- ripe nectarine, a hint of spice and a warmth on the palate. My score- 18.5. Pair this with a simple Salade...

Domaine de Montrose / Libai – Domaine de Montrose Rose / Libai Rose

Domaine de Montrose / Libai - Domaine de Montrose Rose / Libai Rose At the excellent Experience Le Sud event in London yesterday with the invaluable Su Lin Ong. The Naval & Military Club was once the home of the formidable Lady Nancy Astor and the elegant decor made a...

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...