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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Vineyards Juicy Rose

Vineyards Juicy Rose So - here it comes - another heatwave? And maybe barbecues. Or mass catering for unexpected hordes of friends? How about a pink wine at an almost illegally inexpensive price? How does £3.39 sound to you? Yes I know most of this is actually tax and...

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)...

Esprit de Buganay – Esprit de Buganay Rose

Esprit de Buganay - Esprit de Buganay Rose Like its stylish and minimalist label, this wine does not shout in the glass. It is a subtle but very appealing rosé with all the good characteristics of a typical Provençal pink and a notably smooth and dry finish. Alongside...

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...