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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Chateau Miraval – Studio by Miraval Rose

Chateau Miraval - Studio by Miraval Rose Avoid all temptation to classify this as a ‘celebrity’ pink wine. It has gained traction because of its association with Brad & Angelina, of course it has, but the sophistication of this offering is considerable. It’s been...

Monrouby – Grenache Rose

Monrouby - Grenache Rose On an icy day in Bath my heart was gladdened by a glass of rosé with a ruby tint and an earthy Grenache warmth on the finish. Who says only red wine can warm you? After a relaxing moment my lunch was and this Languedoc pink would make an...

Calmel & Joseph – Villa Blanche Grenache Rose

Calmel & Joseph - Villa Blanche Grenache Rose A simple label in shades of black and white. A simple blend in shades of grey .. and black. Grenache Gris and Grenache Noir in joyous Languedoc partnership. A wine with subtle fruit and overtones of anise and Turkish...

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...