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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Sea Change – Sea Change Prosecco D.O.C. Rose

Sea Change - Sea Change Prosecco D.O.C. Rose I don’t know about you but at this time of the year I always yearn for the sea- the open beach, the long horizons…. And next week I’ll be in Cornwall for a few restful days, gathering energy before the onset of autumn. Sea...

Maison Mirabeau – Mirabeau Rose

Maison Mirabeau - Mirabeau Rose At the fabulous portfolio tasting held by Mirabeau and hosted by Stephen Cronk in bright London sunlight yesterday. All the better to appreciate the beautiful hues of these sophisticated pink wines. And to sample elegant cocktails...

Gusbourne – Gusbourne Rose Brut

Gusbourne - Gusbourne Rose Brut In celebration of National Champagne Day raising a glass of delightful dry Gusbourne rosé fizz from Kent, not Champagne of course but made by the traditional method from the hallowed trio: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. This...

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...