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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Studio by Miraval – Rose

Studio by Miraval - Studio by Miraval Rose Visiting my daughter down in Devon and the sun is shining as it does in Provence. Seizing this moment to sample a wine from the Miraval stable created for owner Brad Pitt. This is the palest of pinks, crisp and delicate like...

The Hidden Sea – The Hidden Sea Rose

The Hidden Sea - The Hidden Sea Rose Try this combination on for size - a blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay …. In a rosé… only those cheeky Australians could get away with it. And they do - by deploying the saignée method of elegant colour extraction...

Matt Thomson Wines – Matt Thomson Chiaretto

Matt Thomson Wines - Matt Thomson Chiaretto Not long now until cherry blossom time- and this zesty pink wine from the hills above Verona has a hue and scent to match. It’s created by a gifted New Zealand winemaker, Matt Thomson, who works with local growers to ensure...

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...